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Learning Tableau 2025 - Sixth Edition
2025-08-08
Joshua N. Milligan
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"Learning Tableau 2025" provides a comprehensive guide to mastering Tableau's latest features, including advanced AI capabilities like Tableau Pulse and Agent. This book, authored by Tableau expert Joshua N. Milligan, will equip you with the tools to transform complex data into actionable insights and interactive dashboards. What this Book will help me do Learn to use Tableau's advanced AI features, including Tableau Agent and Pulse, to streamline data analysis and automate insights. Develop skills to create and customize dynamic dashboards tailored to interactive data storytelling. Understand and utilize new geospatial functions within Tableau for advanced mapping and analytics. Master Tableau Prep's enhanced data preparation capabilities for efficient data modeling and structuring. Learn to effectively integrate and analyze data from multiple sources, enhancing your ability to extract meaningful insights. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan, a Tableau Zen Master and Visionary, has years of experience in the field of data visualization and analytics. With a hands-on approach, Joshua combines his expertise and passion for Tableau to make complex topics accessible and engaging. His teaching method ensures that readers gain practical, actionable knowledge. Who is it for? This book is ideal for aspiring business intelligence developers, data analysts, data scientists, and professionals seeking to enhance their data visualization skills. It's suitable for both beginners looking to get started with Tableau and experienced users eager to explore its new features. A Tableau license or access to a 14-day trial is recommended. |
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Learning Tableau 2022 - Fifth Edition
2022-08-26
Joshua N. Milligan
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Learning Tableau 2022 is your comprehensive guide to mastering Tableau, one of the most popular tools for data visualization and analysis. Through this book, you will understand how to build impactful visualizations, create interactive dashboards, and tell compelling stories with data. With updated coverage of Tableau 2022's latest features, this book will take your data storytelling skills to the next level. What this Book will help me do Develop effective visualizations and dashboards to present complex data intuitively. Enhance data analysis with Tableau's advanced features like clustering, AI extensions, and Explain Data. Utilize calculations and parameters for tailoring and enriching analytics. Optimize workflows for data cleaning and preparation using Tableau Prep Builder. Confidently leverage Tableau for interlinking datasets and performing geospatial analysis. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan, the author of Learning Tableau 2022, is a seasoned Tableau Zen Master. He has years of experience helping individuals and businesses transform their data into actionable insights through visualization and analysis. With a focus on clarity and practical applications, Joshua explains complex concepts in an approachable manner and equips readers with the skills to bring their ideas to life in Tableau. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business intelligence developers, data analysts, or any professional eager to improve their data visualization skills. Both beginners looking to understand Tableau from the ground up and intermediate users aiming to explore advanced Tableau techniques will find it valuable. A Tableau license and a thirst for learning are all you'll need to embark on this data visualization journey. |
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Learning Tableau 2020 - Fourth Edition
2020-08-31
Joshua N. Milligan
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"Learning Tableau 2020" is a comprehensive resource designed to strengthen your understanding of Tableau. It takes you from mastering the fundamentals to achieving proficiency in advanced visualization and data handling techniques. Through this book, you will gain the ability to create impactful data visualizations and interactive dashboards, effectively leveraging the capabilities of Tableau 2020. What this Book will help me do Effectively utilize Tableau 2020 features to develop data visualizations and dashboards. Apply advanced Tableau techniques, such as LOD and table calculations, to solve complex data analysis problems. Clean and structure data using Tableau Prep, enhancing data quality and reliability. Incorporate mapping and geospatial visualization for geographic data insights. Master storytelling with data by constructing engaging and interactive dashboards. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan, the author of "Learning Tableau 2020," is an experienced Tableau training consultant and professional. With extensive years in the data visualization and analytics field, Joshua brings a practical perspective to the book. He excels at breaking down complex topics into accessible learning paths, making advanced Tableau concepts approachable for learners of all levels. Who is it for? This book is perfect for aspiring data analysts, IT professionals, and data enthusiasts who aim to understand and create compelling business intelligence reports. Beginners in Tableau will find the learning process straightforward due to its structured and incremental lessons. Advanced users can refine their skills with the wide range of complex examples covered. A basic familiarity with working with data is beneficial, though not required. |
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Learning Tableau 2019 - Third Edition
2019-03-27
Joshua N. Milligan
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Discover how to harness the power of Tableau 2019 to transform raw data into insightful, actionable business intelligence. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering Tableau's features-from creating stunning visualizations to managing complex datasets with Tableau Prep. By the end, you'll be well-equipped to use Tableau for informed decision-making. What this Book will help me do Master the essential features of Tableau 2019 to become proficient in data visualization. Learn to prepare and integrate data effectively using Tableau Prep. Develop advanced visual analytics skills, including calculations and table calculations. Understand how to craft compelling dashboards and data stories for impactful communication. Leverage new Tableau features like set actions and transparent views for enhanced analytics. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan is a Tableau-certified professional and Tableau Zen Master with extensive industry experience in data analytics. Known for his clarity in teaching, Joshua takes a practical and comprehensive approach to help users navigate Tableau effectively. His passion for empowering data-driven decisions is evident in his writing. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data professionals, analysts, or anyone new to Tableau who seeks to gain proficiency in data visualization and analysis. It is suitable for beginners, as it walks the reader through foundational concepts before introducing complex topics. Readers looking to enhance their skills in advanced Tableau techniques will also find value here. Familiarity with databases is helpful but not mandatory. |
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Tableau 10 Complete Reference
2018-12-24
Joshua N. Milligan
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Tristan Guillevin
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Explore and understand data with the powerful data visualization techniques of Tableau, and then communicate insights in powerful ways Key Features Apply best practices in data visualization and chart types exploration Explore the latest version of Tableau Desktop with hands-on examples Understand the fundamentals of Tableau storytelling Book Description Graphical presentation of data enables us to easily understand complex data sets. Tableau 10 Complete Reference provides easy-to-follow recipes with several use cases and real-world business scenarios to get you up and running with Tableau 10. This Learning Path begins with the history of data visualization and its importance in today's businesses. You'll also be introduced to Tableau - how to connect, clean, and analyze data in this visual analytics software. Then, you'll learn how to apply what you've learned by creating some simple calculations in Tableau and using Table Calculations to help drive greater analysis from your data. Next, you'll explore different advanced chart types in Tableau. These chart types require you to have some understanding of the Tableau interface and understand basic calculations. You'll study in detail all dashboard techniques and best practices. A number of recipes specifically for geospatial visualization, analytics, and data preparation are also covered. Last but not least, you'll learn about the power of storytelling through the creation of interactive dashboards in Tableau. Through this Learning Path, you will gain confidence and competence to analyze and communicate data and insights more efficiently and effectively by creating compelling interactive charts, dashboards, and stories in Tableau. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Learning Tableau 10 - Second Edition by Joshua N. Milligan Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x by Tristan Guillevin What you will learn Build effective visualizations, dashboards, and story points Build basic to more advanced charts with step-by-step recipes Become familiar row-level, aggregate, and table calculations Dig deep into data with clustering and distribution models Prepare and transform data for analysis Leverage Tableau's mapping capabilities to visualize data Use data storytelling techniques to aid decision making strategy Who this book is for Tableau 10 Complete Reference is designed for anyone who wants to understand their data better and represent it in an effective manner. It is also used for BI professionals and data analysts who want to do better at their jobs. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-mailed directly to you. |
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Learning Tableau
2015-04-27
Joshua N. Milligan
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Learning Tableau is your guide to mastering Tableau 9.0 for building impactful data visualizations and creating interactive, insightful dashboards. Whether you're beginning your data visualization journey or seek to refine your skills, this book provides a comprehensive approach to unlocking the potential of your data. What this Book will help me do Understand how to create basic and advanced visualizations for effective data representation. Learn techniques to enhance data analysis through custom calculations and interactive features. Gain skills to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources using Tableau's blending and joining features. Master the art of designing and formatting visually appealing dashboards to tell compelling data stories. Explore advanced Tableau functionalities like LOD calculations and sheet swapping to improve analytical insights. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in Tableau. As a Tableau Zen Master, he combines his practical expertise and in-depth knowledge to craft a beginner-friendly guide for professionals looking to grasp Tableau's features effectively. His approachable and engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts aiming to develop their skills in data visualization and Tableau. It's suitable for individuals with basic knowledge of data or databases, but no prior Tableau experience is necessary. Whether you're a data analyst, business professional, or IT specialist, this book will help you communicate data insights clearly. Readers will achieve a comprehensive understanding of Tableau 9.0's capabilities to create valuable outcomes. |
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