By: Oliver Linley
Ollie lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and is passionate about all things data - and all things Tableau! If you have a question, feel free to reach out to him directly via email.
Want to build professional Tableau dashboards without the expensive license? Tableau Public Desktop is a powerful, free resource that's perfect for learning and showcasing your data visualization skills.
In this tutorial, I'll guide you step-by-step through creating your first dashboard from scratch:
• Connecting to Data – Import and prepare your data sources
• Building Charts – Create compelling visualizations
• Adding Filters – Make your data interactive and explorable
• Creating Interactive Dashboards – Combine your charts into a cohesive story
• Sharing on Tableau Public – Publish and showcase your work
By the end, you'll have a fully functional dashboard ready for your Tableau Public profile. The best part? You can customize it to reflect your unique style and creativity.
🎥 Watch the full tutorial here!
Ready to start building?
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