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Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

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Course Summary

Learn how to create effective data visualizations and dashboards with this course. Gain skills in designing and communicating complex data sets in a clear and concise manner.

Key Learning Points

Design and create effective data visualizations
Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau Software
Communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner

Learning Outcomes

Design and create effective data visualizations
Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau Software
Communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of data analysis concepts
Access to Tableau Software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Notable People in This Field

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
Alberto Cairo
Nathan Yau

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Description

Leveraging the visualizations you created in the previous course, Visual Analytics with Tableau, you will create dashboards that help you identify the story within your data, and you will discover how to use Storypoints to create a powerful story to leave a lasting impression with your audience.

You will balance the goals of your stakeholders with the needs of your end-users, and be able to structure and organize your story for maximum impact. Throughout the course you will apply more advanced functions within Tableau, such as hierarchies, actions and parameters to guide user interactions. For your final project, you will create a compelling narrative to be delivered in a meeting, as a static report, or in an interactive display online.

Knowledge

Combine the data and follow the best practices to present your story
Create calculated fields for KPIs to build a figure that will be used to measure progress in the data
Assemble a dashboard
Analyze concepts and techniques for compelling storytelling with data

Outline

Planning and Preproduction: Aligning your Audience, Stakeholders, and Data
Course Introduction
What is a Story?
Introduction to Planning and Preproduction for Visualizations
A Design Checklist of the Who, What, Why, and How
Start with Your Stakeholders
Addressing Your Audience and Their Context
Finding the Story
Prioritizing, Optimizing, and Designing the Data Story
Case Study - "The Tale of 100 Entrepreneurs" (Part 1)
Case Study - "The Tale of 100 Entrepreneurs" (Part 2)
Case Study - "The Tale of 100 Entrepreneurs" (Part 3)
A Note from UC Davis
Save Workbooks to Tableau Public
Journalistic Data Stories
Additional Readings
Project Brief
Sylvia and Terrence Personas
Sample - SuperStore Dataset
Module 1

Key Metrics, Indicators, and Decision Triggers
Introduction to Key Metrics, Indicators, and Decision Triggers
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Tableau Calculated Fields and KPIs
Creating Complex KPIs Using Tableau
Thresholds and Alerts
Data Quality
Module 2 Quiz

Dashboard and Storytelling with Data
Best Practices for Dashboard Design
Dashboard Design Principles 1, 2, & 3
Dashboard Design Principles 4, 5, & 6
Hierarchies, Actions, Filters, and Parameters (Parts 1&2)
Hierarchies, Actions, Filters, and Parameters (Part 3)
Hierarchies, Actions, Filters, and Parameters (Part 4)
Important Considerations for Creating Dashboards
Pre-Reading: Tableau Whitepaper
Recommended Readings
Module 3

Tell the Story of Your Data
Tell the Story of Your Data Introduction
The Art of Storytelling (Past, Present, and Future)
Storytelling and the Human Brain
Bringing Data to Life: Emotions and Data Storytelling
Emotion Modulators: Color, Language, and Other Design Elements
Framing and Format
Framing, Conventions, and Priming
False Narratives and Data Storytelling
Telling the Stories within the Story (Part 1)
Telling the Stories within the Story (Part 2)
Story Considerations
Preparation of the Story Points
Setting Up the Story
Creating Points in the Story
Interactive Story
Create a Data Story in a Static Presentation
Course Summary
Pre-Reading: Tableau Whitepaper and Training Video
Examples of Emotions in Data Storytelling
Additional Readings
Module 4

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to create compelling data visualizations and interactive dashboards with this course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its in-depth content and hands-on projects, giving it an overall positive rating. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical approach to teaching the concepts, which helps learners apply the skills in real-world scenarios. Here are the most common pros and cons mentioned by users:

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth content that covers a wide range of topics
Hands-on projects that allow learners to apply concepts in practice
Expert instructors with industry experience
Clear and concise explanations that are easy to follow
Flexible schedule that allows learners to study at their own pace

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course challenging and may require additional resources for further learning
The course may be too basic for advanced learners who already have experience in data visualization
Limited interaction with instructors and fellow learners, which may make it difficult to get help when needed
Some users experienced technical issues with the platform or course materials
The course may not be suitable for those who prefer a more traditional classroom setting

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