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DESCRIPTION:Take the first step toward becoming a data visualization expert
  and see how much easier and faster it can be to communicate with data whe
 n using Tableau and techniques based in cognitive science. Get started exp
 loring and analyzing your data quickly in Tableau\, using visual cues that
  help you see the answers to the questions you have.\n\nUsing the foundati
 onal concepts and techniques learned during this Professional Edge trainin
 g\, you will be able to identify insights\, highlight those insights\, and
  share your findings in interactive dashboards that encourage your audienc
 e to engage with your data and ask deeper questions.\n \n\nSchedule\n\nFri
 day\, May 8\, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)Friday\, May 15\, 9:00 a.m.
 –1:00 p.m. (in-person)\n Course Overview\n\nWhy visualize your data?Intr
 oduction to the Tableau platformCharacteristics of dataVisual exploration 
 with bar charts\, line charts\, scatterplots\, and mapsIntroduction to cal
 culationsLimiting and segmenting dataHighlighting insightsInteractive dash
 boardsDesigning with your audience in mindEnhancing user experience with i
 nteractivity\n Earn a Microcredential\n\nParticipants who attend both days
  of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digit
 al microcredential in Tableau Essentials. This portable\, verifiable crede
 ntial can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn\, showcasing your expertise
  to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competenc
 ies.\n \n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nAfter earning his BS in business admini
 stration and a minor in economics from the University of Oregon\, Bretten 
 Farrell worked as a consultant and analyst at Aon\, helping companies from
  small startups to Fortune 500s optimize their health and benefits in an e
 ra of rising healthcare costs.\n\nHis curiosity about technology and data 
 led him to pursue an MS in information systems at the University of Washin
 gton. Today\, he works as an analytics consultant\, helping businesses mak
 e smarter decisions and streamline operations through technology. His work
  ranges from designing intuitive Tableau dashboards to enabling companies 
 to uncover insights using natural language and generative AI.
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SUMMARY:Professional Edge: Getting Started in Tableau Training
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CATEGORIES:Career
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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