Intro to Tableau Prep

Course Description

One of the most important pieces for Tableau Desktop is the data. This course will help you Extract data from multiple sources, Transform (cleaning, shaping and joining, among other things) and Load the data for Tableau Desktop usage. Building your first ETL can be a bit intimidating, but with this introduction to Tableau Prep, you will be transforming multiple input sources to a Desktop-ready data source in no time! Topics include bringing in data from multiple sources, joining the data, cleaning and shaping the data as well as producing output for Tableau Desktop.

The course content uses the Superstore dataset that is built into Tableau Desktop. Alternatively, we can deliver the training and exercises using your company’s own data.

Class Length and Structure

This class is one full day. Our instructor will deliver a combination of slide presentations, live demos in Tableau, and hands-on exercises. Currently all courses are virtual. Learn about our approach to virtual instruction.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Learners must have access to Tableau Prep. No previous experience in Tableau Prep is required. A background in Tableau Desktop is helpful, but not required.

Topics Covered

(Specific topics or areas of focus can be customized to your needs)

• Data Flows

• Connecting to Data

• Exploring Data

• Shaping Data

• Combining Data

• Cleaning Data

• Joining Data

• Unions

• Save and Share Data

• Best Practices