Tableau & Data Visualisation training

New to Tableau or looking to build a solid foundation? This training helps you get started the right way — with a clear understanding of how Tableau works and how to use it effectively from day one.

We start with the basics: connecting to data, understanding dimensions and measures, and building your first visualizations. From there, we gradually introduce core concepts such as filtering, calculations, and simple dashboards, always focusing on why things work the way they do — not just which buttons to click.

This training is ideal for beginners or users who want to strengthen their fundamentals and gain confidence working with Tableau.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand Tableau’s data model and interface
• Build clear and meaningful charts
• Work with dimensions, measures, and basic calculations
• Create simple, effective dashboards
• Avoid common beginner mistakes

By the end of the training, you’ll have a solid foundation to explore Tableau independently and start building visualizations that actually support insight and decision-making.

Beyond learning how to use Tableau, effective data visualisation is about making information understandable, intuitive, and impactful — no matter which tools you use. Good visualisation enables you to reduce complexity, highlight patterns, and communicate insights clearly to any audience.

In this part of the training, you will learn:

• Visualisation best practices – how to choose the right chart types, reduce clutter, and guide the viewer’s attention.
• Storytelling with data – how to structure your visuals so that they communicate a clear narrative and support decision-making.
• Design principles – colour use, hierarchy, layout, and accessibility considerations that make your visuals easier to interpret and more persuasive.
• Tool-agnostic skills – concepts you can apply whether you’re using Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or other platforms.

This training is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their ability to transform data into compelling, human-centric visual insights — whether you’re just starting out with visualisation basics or refining your approach to communicate complex information more effectively.

For experienced Tableau users who want to go beyond the basics, this training focuses on building robust, scalable, and high-impact dashboards. The emphasis is on deeper understanding, smarter design choices, and creating solutions that hold up in real-world, enterprise environments.

We dive into advanced calculations, data modeling strategies, and performance optimization, while keeping usability and clarity front and center. This training is less about how to click and more about how to think in Tableau.

You’ll learn how to:

• Work with advanced calculations (LOD expressions, table calculations, advanced logic)
• Design dashboards that scale in complexity without losing clarity
• Optimize performance for large or complex datasets
• Structure data sources for flexibility and reuse
• Build interactive, user-friendly dashboards with parameters and actions
• Apply best practices for maintainability and governance

This training is ideal for analysts and developers who already work with Tableau and want to create faster, cleaner, and more impactful dashboards — both for themselves and for their organization.

Need help for your dashboard, or guidance for your team?

Whether you’re stuck on a specific visualization, facing data connection issues, or simply seeking expert advice, we are here to assist you in real-time. This session offers a unique opportunity to get your Tableau questions answered, troubleshoot problems, and receive personalized tips and solutions tailored to your needs. Don’t let obstacles hinder your data analysis journey—participate in our Ad-Hoc Help Session and gain the confidence and skills to conquer any Tableau-related hurdles.