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Visual Analytics

You are an experienced Tableau user who wants to learn more about best practices for displaying information and insights in Tableau. Ideally, you have taken the Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals and...

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$1,800 USD

Course Code TVA101

Duration 2 days

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You are an experienced Tableau user who wants to learn more about best practices for displaying information and insights in Tableau. Ideally, you have taken the Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals and Tableau Desktop II: Intermediate courses, but these are not official prerequisites. This course uses Tableau to develop and discuss visualizations, but does not include instruction on how to use Tableau.

NOTE: This course is available in 2-full days or abbreviated class hours in 5-day schedule. If unable to find your session of choice, click 'View more available dates'.

Skills Gained

When you complete this course, you will be able to:

Design visualizations that reduce cognitive load to effectively leverage short-term memory.
Design visualizations that align with pre-attentive attributes to effectively leverage sensory memory.
Design visualizations to inform viewers without misleading.
Effectively use chart types to answer specific questions.
Design dashboards and stories using visual best practices.

Who Can Benefit

Business Analyst, Consultant, Designer, End User, Marketer, Business User

Prerequisites

Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals and Tableau Desktop II: Intermediate are recommended but not required

Course Details

Course Outline

Visual Analytics Process

Visual Analytics
Visual Analytics Process
Advantages of Visual Analysis

Memory and Processing

Memory and Processing Types

Short-Term Memory

Cognitive Load
Focus and Guide the Viewer
Remove Visual Distractions
Organize Information into Chunks
Design for Contiguity

Sensory Memory: Overview

Preattentive Attributes
Quantitatively-Perceived Attributes
Categorically-Perceived Attributes

Sensory Memory: Form

Form Attributes
Length
Width
Size
Orientation
Shape
Enclosure

Sensory Memory: Color

Color Attributes
Color Relativity
Color Vision Deficiency
Color Hue
Color Intensity
Sensory Memory: Position
Position Attributes
2-D Position
Spatial Grouping

Informing without Misleading

Gestalt Principles
Visual Area Assumptions
Axis Assumptions
Color Assumptions
Amount of Detail

Charts for Viewing Specific Values

Questions that Lead to Viewing Specific Values
Chart Types for Viewing Specific Values
Best Practices and Considerations for Viewing Specific Values

Charts for Comparing and Ranking Categories

Questions that Lead to Comparing and Ranking Categories
Chart Types for Comparing and Ranking Categories
Best Practices and Considerations for Comparing and Ranking Categories

Charts for Comparing Parts to Whole

Questions that Lead to Comparing Parts to Whole
Chart Types for Comparing Parts to Whole
Best Practices and Considerations for Comparing Parts to Whole

Charts for Comparing Measures

Questions that Lead to Comparing Measures
Chart Types for Comparing Measures
Best Practices and Considerations for Comparing Measures

Charts for Viewing Correlation

Questions that Lead to Viewing Correlation
Chart Types for Viewing Correlation
Best Practices and Considerations for Viewing Correlation

Charts for Viewing Distributions

Questions that Lead to Viewing Distributions
Chart Types for Viewing Distributions
Best Practices and Considerations for Viewing Distributions

Charts for Viewing Data Over Time

Questions that Lead to Viewing Data Over Time
Chart Types for Viewing Data Over Time
Best Practices and Considerations for Viewing Data Over Time

Charts for Mapping

Questions that Lead to Mapping
Chart Types for Mapping
Best Practices and Considerations for Mapping

Dashboards and Stories

Development Process for Dashboards and Stories
Plan the Visualization
Create the Visualization
Test the Visualization

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When does class start/end?

Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Lunch is normally an hour long and begins at noon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice are available all day in the kitchen. Fruit, muffins and bagels are served each morning. There are numerous restaurants near each of our centers, and some popular ones are indicated on the Area Map in the Student Welcome Handbooks - these can be picked up in the lobby or requested from one of our ExitCertified staff.

How can someone reach me during class?

If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call the center telephone number and leave a message with the receptionist.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

How do I find an ExitCertified training location?

We have training locations across the United States and Canada. View a full list of classroom training locations.

Which delivery formats are available?

At ExitCertified we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual and Self-Paced.

Does ExitCertified deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

ExitCertified instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience. They have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay up to date, instructors will at least spend 25 percent of their time learning new emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact customerexp@exitcertified.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How to request a W9 for ExitCertified LLC?

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They were very good. They made sure everyone was able to get into the training and got all of the material needed for class.

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Both course material and instructor demonstrated a sound foundation on Maximo material

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very good and spcecific course and above all a very good instructor. In few days I have learned a lot.

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The training was good but needed the basic skills of maximo before getting deep in the configuration of it.

Manish Patel

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great class and packed with material, would have lived to spread it more into many days but overall very informative.

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When does class start/end?

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

How can someone reach me during class?

What languages are used to deliver training?

What does GTR stand for?

How do I find an ExitCertified training location?

Which delivery formats are available?

Does ExitCertified deliver group training?

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

How do I get started with certification?

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

How to request a W9 for ExitCertified LLC?

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When does class start/end?

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

How can someone reach me during class?

What languages are used to deliver training?

What does GTR stand for?

How do I find an ExitCertified training location?

Which delivery formats are available?

Does ExitCertified deliver group training?

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

How do I get started with certification?

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

How to request a W9 for ExitCertified LLC?

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