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Tableau Desktop Training 2026

Learn to build interactive data visualizations and turn raw data into actionable insights with this hands-on guide.

Created byRobert Davis
BeginnerUpdated Oct 27, 2026
Tableau Desktop Training 2026

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleNavigate the Tableau Desktop workspace and interface
  • check_circleDifferentiate between live data connections and Tableau Data Extracts
  • check_circleConstruct interactive dashboards using multiple worksheets
  • check_circleApply dimensions and measures to create data visualizations
  • check_circleManage and share workbooks using various export methods

About This Course

This course provides a foundational overview of Tableau Desktop, covering the core product line, workspace navigation, and data visualization techniques. It explains the differences between live connections and data extracts, the management of dimensions and measures, and the creation of interactive dashboards. Participants will learn how to prepare data, build various chart types, and utilize features such as filters, sets, and hierarchies to analyze data effectively. The content also addresses best practices for sharing visualizations and managing workbook versions to ensure efficient reporting workflows.

Topics Covered:

  • Tableau product ecosystem and terminology
  • Data connection and preparation techniques
  • Worksheet and dashboard design principles
  • Dimensions, measures, and data hierarchies
  • Interactive filtering and data sorting
  • Live connections versus data extracts
  • Workbook sharing and export formats

Your Instructor

Robert Davis

BI Consultant & Data Visualization Expert

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Data and Analytics Leader with nearly 20 years of experience excelling in delivery and driving outcomes through engagement and solution leadership. Demonstrates a breadth and depth in functional & technical roles. In addition to project delivery, responsible for people leadership, sales, solutioning, staffing, recruiting, and offering creation. Technical Skills: Tableau | SQL | Snowflake | Salesforce | AWS | SAP | Oracle | Business Objects | R | Python Other: Agile | Data Visualization | Wireframing | Prototyping | Training | Data Strategy Industry Experience: Tech | Insurance | Finance | Healthcare | Defense | Higher Ed | Life Sciences

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