Tableau Visual Analytics certification 1-day Firebrand Training

Overview

On this accelerated Tableau Visual Analytics course, you will discover the science behind the art of visualizing data in this example-rich course. You’ll learn which types of visualizations are best suited for different kinds of data, and the most effective ways to display your data insights in Tableau. Just as importantly, you’ll learn to avoid pitfalls that can result in misleading data presentation.

In just 1 days, you’ll also learn how 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.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Tableau exam, and achieve your Tableau Visual Analytics certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

An experienced Tableau user who wants to learn more about best practices for displaying information and insights in Tableau.
Business Analyst, Consultant, Designer, End User, Marketer, Business User

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 1-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Visual Analytics Process

Visual Analytics
Visual Analytics Process
Advantages of Visual Analysis

Module 2: Memory and Processing

Memory and Processing Types

Module 3: Short-Term Memory

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

Module 4: Sensory Memory: Overview
Pre-attentive Attributes
Quantitatively-Perceived Attributes
Categorically-Perceived Attributes

Module 5: Sensory Memory: Form

Form Attributes
Length
Width
Size
Orientation
Shape
Enclosure

Module 6: Sensory Memory: Colour

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

Module 7: Informing without Misleading

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

Module 8: 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

Module 9: 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

Module 10: 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

Module 11: Charts for Comparing Measures

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

Module 12: Charts for Viewing Correlation

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

Module 13: Charts for Viewing Distributions

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

Module 14: 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

Module 15: Charts for Mapping

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

Module 16: Dashboards and Stories

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

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your Tableau Visual Analytics Certification.

Tableau Visual Analytics Exam ( TVA101 )

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

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

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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24.6.2024 (Monday)	24.6.2024 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5.8.2024 (Monday)	5.8.2024 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16.9.2024 (Monday)	16.9.2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
28.10.2024 (Monday)	28.10.2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
9.12.2024 (Monday)	9.12.2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

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