Course · Beginner
Data Preparation in Tableau
In this course, you'll learn how to import data into Tableau and prepare it for data analysis and visualization. By the end, you'll be able to consolidate data from multiple sources and convert raw data into a usable format.
- Beginner friendly
- 2 hrs
- 5 lessons
- 1 project
- Premium
Course overview
Prepare and consolidate data in Tableau by importing multiple sources, defining relationships, and cleaning datasets for effective visualization and analysis.
What's inside
5 lessons · 1 project
- 01 23 minConnect to a Data Source
Learn how to import data into Tableau
- 02 28 minImport Data into Your Tableau Canvas
Learn how to import data into Tableau canvas
- 03 24 minDefine Relationships Between Tables
This lesson demonstrates two elements of table relationships: cardinality and referential integrity.
- 04 23 minExtend and Complete Your Data Model
Learn how to extend and complete your data model.
- 05 15 minClean and Filter Imported Data in Tableau
This lesson demonstrates how to clean and filter data from a data connection.
- 06 16 minGuided Project — Data Prep in Tableau Project
For this project, you'll act as a data analyst for Dataquest to prepare their online learning platform data for analysis. You'll connect to Excel data, import tables into Tableau, and define table relationships to build a data model for uncovering insights on student engagement and performance.
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