Mastering Tableau Calculations

Adopting new technology is daunting, especially if you are coming from another platform you already know well. Many people that are learning Tableau have a background in Excel and maybe even SQL so they understand how calculations work but don't know Tableau's syntax yet.

This workshop will bridge that gap. We'll condense months of learning into eight hours. I'll be sharing all the tips and tricks I've learned from using the product for four years, teaching 1000+ students and working with dozens of companies.

This class can take place in either of the following formats:

  • One, 8-hour session

  • Two, 4-hour sessions

Topics we will explore include:

Math Functions

  • Math Functions Review

  • When to Use the ZN Function

  • How to Create Dynamic, Color-Changing Levels

  • The ABS Function

Aggregation

  • Aggregation Functions Review

  • Profit Ratio

  • Aggregation Levels

  • Custom Title Worksheets

Logic Functions

  • Combining Multiple Fields

  • Meeting a Goal

  • Advanced Grouping Tiers

String Functions

  • Wildcard Filtering Limitations

  • Using Data to Kill Rats (Regex Exploration)

  • Creating Line Breaks in Calculations

  • Ways to Demonstrate Progress Toward a Goal

Date Functions

  • Calculating Differences in Dates

  • Comparing Month to Date to Previous Month to Date

  • Comparing Year to Date to Previous Year to Date

  • Creating a Trimester Field

Table Calculations

  • How Table Calculations Work

  • Comparing Time Periods Apples to Apples

  • Highlighting Points in a Line Graph

  • Calculating the Difference from Average

  • Keeping Only Recent Transactions

  • What Does "Specific Dimensions" Mean?

LOD Calculations

  • Level of Detail Functions

Best Practices

  • Naming Calculated Fields

  • Adding Comments

  • Utilizing Folders

  • Case Sensitivity

  • Line Breaks

Requirements:

  • A Computer

  • A Reliable Internet Connection

  • An External Monitor (to view workbook while working)

  • Tableau Desktop Professional 10.0 or Later

Prerequisites:

Some experience using Tableau. You should be able to do the following:

  • Connect to a data source.

  • Understand the difference between measures and dimensions.

  • Be able to build calculated fields on your own.

  • Build a basic dashboard.

What will you get?

In addition to two half-days of instruction, attendees will walk away with a 100+ page digital manual and data files to revisit the concepts on their own later.

Where will this be hosted?

This training will be hosted virtually.

What people are saying about OneNumber and trainer Eric Parker:

"After spending a couple days working with OneNumber, we are months, no, lightyears ahead of where we would be otherwise." - A OneNumber client to their CEO.

"Eric is one of the best instructors that I have ever had. Everything was paced very well and the content was extremely valuable. Personable, helpful and patient. Willing to explore with us students and excited about using Tableau, like we are!" -A Former Student