Data Visualization with Tableau | The Codette Project LXC

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About the Programme

Discover the power of visual storytelling with Tableau in our hands-on beginner's class on data visualization. Whether you're a budding data analyst or simply curious about transforming data into impactful visuals, this course will equip you with the essential skills to create compelling visualizations.

In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Tableau, a leading data visualization tool used by professionals worldwide. Starting with the basics, you'll understand how to connect to different data sources, clean and prepare your data for visualization, and effectively analyze datasets to uncover meaningful insights.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the course, you will be able to design interactive dashboards that showcase key trends and patterns in your data. You will also gain hands-on experience in using Tableau's powerful features to effectively visualize data and tell impactful stories.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of data visualization and its impact on decision-making
• Navigate the Tableau interface
• Import and prepare data for visualization using Tableau
• Create various types of charts, graphs, and maps to effectively communicate insights
• Design interactive dashboards that are intuitive and user-friendly
• Learn best practices for presenting data visually to different stakeholders
• How to leverage AI tools

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals looking to enhance their data visualization skills
• Data enthusiasts interested in exploring Tableau as a tool for visual storytelling

Prerequisites: No prior experience with Tableau is required. Familiarity with handling data, creating charts, and an interest in data visualization are beneficial but not mandatory.

System Requirements:

Operating systems

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 (x64), Windows 11
• 2 GB memory
• 1.5 GB minimum free disk space
• CPUs must support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instruction sets

Mac

• macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Big Sur 11.4+, macOS Monterey 12.6+ (for Tableau 2022.3+) and macOS Ventura (for Tableau 2022.3+)
• Intel processors
• Apple Silicon processors (using Rosetta)
• 1.5 GB minimum free disk space

Web browsers

• Chrome on Windows, Mac and Android
• Microsoft Edge on Windows
• Mozilla Firefox & Firefox ESR on Windows and Mac
• Apple Safari on Mac and iOS

About the Trainer:

Qamar has spent more than a decade analyzing data and creating visualizations to tell impactful stories. He has held various strategy & anlaytics roles in consulting, technology, and e-commerce. With a passion for art and data, he has honed his skills in analyzing and visualizing data using various tools including Tableau to influence senior stakeholders.

About The Codette Project

The Codette Project provides support and opportunities for minority/Muslim women and girls to participate in the tech industry through workshops and interactive digital content.

About LearnX Communities

The Codette Project is one of NLB’s many LearnX Communities that connect like-minded people to create a modern kampong of communal learning.

These communities cover a wide range of topics and can be found in libraries all over the island.

Interested? Head over to https://go.gov.sg/what-is-a-learnx-community to join an existing community or start one of your own!

This programme is part of THRIVE@libraries.

Experience us up-close and live at our 3-day pop-up, taking place at PLQ Plaza from 18 - 20 July 2024, 11am - 7pm. (Exclusive merchandise to be redeemed!)

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Supported by Lifelong Learning Institute

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