About This Class
Tableau Prep Foundations is a class that we’ve put together for anyone who wants to analyse their data in Tableau but:
Your data is too messy
You can't get the data formatted the way you want
You don't really know how to prepare data
Join us as we explore the foundational concepts behind Tableau's newest tool, Tableau Prep. We'll discuss how it will help you get your foot in the door to do more robust data preparation work. Save hours per week that you spend doing manual, repetitive data preparation and get out ahead of the curve using this powerful tool.
How is the class structured?
This class can take place in either of the following formats:
One, 8-hour sessions
Two, 4-hour sessions
Where will this be hosted?
This training will be hosted virtually and meeting links will be sent upon registration.
What will you get?
In addition to two half-days of virtual instruction, attendees will walk away with:
A 100+ page Digital Manual
Data files to revisit the concepts and practices.
Class Agenda:
Tableau Prep Background
Connecting to Data
First Steps
Editing the Metadata
Calculations in Tableau Prep
File Types
2. Understand Data Preparation
Tableau's Preferred Data Source
Fact and Dimension Tables
Joins
Unions
Pivots
3. Common Issues
Reducing Rows and Columns
Pre-Aggregating Data
Refreshing Data Sources
Join Type Mismatches
Typos
Sharing Your York
Publishing Locally
Publishing to Server
Requirements:
A Computer
A Reliable Internet Connection
Tableau Prep 2018.1 or Later
An External Monitor (strongly recommended for optimal experience)
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of Tableau. You should be able to do the following:
Connect to a data source.
Understand the difference between measures and dimensions.
Build a basic dashboard.
Eric Parker
Eric has been teaching Tableau and Alteryx since 2014. He teaches all of Tableau’s Desktop classes and has helped thousands of students solve their most pressing problems.
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