Business Intelligence & Visualization · PPL

Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification

Learn Tableau Desktop to connect, analyze, visualize, and present business data through interactive dashboards and professional business intelligence reports.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹10,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Tableau Desktop

  • Business Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Tableau Desktop Overview
  • Tableau Interface
  • Tableau Workflow
  • Industry Applications

Module 2: Connecting to Data

  • Excel Data Sources
  • CSV Files
  • SQL Databases
  • Cloud Data Sources
  • Data Connection Management

Module 3: Data Preparation

  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Transformation
  • Joins
  • Unions
  • Data Relationships

Module 4: Tableau Data Model

  • Data Source Management
  • Dimensions and Measures
  • Data Types
  • Metadata
  • Data Organization

Module 5: Building Visualizations

  • Bar Charts
  • Line Charts
  • Pie Charts
  • Maps
  • Scatter Plots

Module 6: Dashboard Development

  • Dashboard Layout
  • Containers
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Dashboard Formatting
  • Dashboard Best Practices

Module 7: Filters and Parameters

  • Filters
  • Quick Filters
  • Parameters
  • Parameter Controls
  • Dynamic Filtering

Module 8: Calculated Fields

  • Basic Calculations
  • Logical Functions
  • Date Functions
  • String Functions
  • Numeric Calculations

Module 9: Table Calculations

  • Running Totals
  • Ranking
  • Percent of Total
  • Moving Average
  • Window Calculations

Module 10: Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions

  • FIXED Expressions
  • INCLUDE Expressions
  • EXCLUDE Expressions
  • Aggregation Techniques
  • Business Scenarios

Module 11: Interactive Analytics

  • Drill-Down Analysis
  • Highlight Actions
  • Filter Actions
  • URL Actions
  • Dashboard Navigation

Module 12: Storytelling with Data

  • Story Points
  • Business Narratives
  • Executive Reporting
  • Insight Presentation
  • Data Communication

Module 13: Advanced Charts

  • Heat Maps
  • Tree Maps
  • Box Plots
  • Dual Axis Charts
  • Combined Charts

Module 14: Dashboard Performance

  • Performance Recording
  • Query Optimization
  • Dashboard Optimization
  • Efficient Visualizations
  • Best Practices

Module 15: Tableau Prep Basics

  • Data Preparation
  • Data Cleaning
  • Flow Creation
  • Data Transformation
  • Output Management

Module 16: Publishing and Sharing

  • Publishing Workbooks
  • Sharing Dashboards
  • Exporting Reports
  • Collaboration
  • Version Management

Module 17: Security and Permissions

  • User Permissions
  • Data Security
  • Access Management
  • Project Organization
  • Governance Best Practices

Module 18: Business Reporting

  • KPI Dashboards
  • Executive Dashboards
  • Sales Analytics
  • Financial Reporting
  • Operational Reporting

Module 19: Integration with Enterprise Data

  • SQL Integration
  • Cloud Data Platforms
  • Excel Integration
  • API Connectivity
  • External Data Sources

Module 20: Troubleshooting and Optimization

  • Error Resolution
  • Data Refresh Issues
  • Performance Tuning
  • Dashboard Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance

Module 21: Tableau Development Best Practices

  • Dashboard Design Standards
  • Documentation
  • Reusable Components
  • Collaboration
  • Production Readiness

Module 22: Tableau Desktop Project

  • Business Data Analysis
  • Interactive Dashboard Development
  • KPI Dashboard Creation
  • Business Insight Presentation
  • Final Project Presentation 
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand Tableau Desktop and business intelligence fundamentals.

02

Connect, prepare, and manage data from multiple sources.

03

Build interactive dashboards and professional visualizations.

04

Create calculated fields, table calculations, and LOD expressions.

05

Design dashboards that communicate business insights effectively.

06

Optimize Tableau workbooks for performance and usability.

07

Publish and share reports securely with stakeholders.

08

Develop professional Tableau solutions using industry best practices.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tableau Desktop?
Tableau Desktop is a data visualization and business intelligence application used to connect, analyze, and present data through interactive charts, dashboards, and reports.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course starts with Tableau fundamentals and gradually progresses to advanced dashboard development and analytical features.
Does the course include practical projects?
Yes. Participants create interactive dashboards, business reports, KPI scorecards, and complete hands-on Tableau projects using real-world datasets.
Which features are covered?
The course covers Tableau Desktop, data connections, dashboards, calculated fields, filters, parameters, table calculations, LOD expressions, Tableau Prep basics, and report publishing.
What skills will I gain?
You will learn data visualization, dashboard development, Tableau calculations, LOD expressions, business reporting, dashboard optimization, data preparation, and professional business intelligence reporting.
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