Data Analytics for Decision Making with Tableau
Build practical Tableau and data analytics skills to turn data into meaningful insights to support better business decisions.
Duration
Approx 12 weeks3 hrs per week
Learn Tableau and build your data analytics skills
Data is everywhere, but organisations need skilled professionals who can turn it into clear, useful insights. This four-course ExpertTrack will take you from the foundations of Tableau and data visualisation through to advanced analytics, enterprise reporting, and AI-powered decision intelligence.
You’ll begin by exploring the Tableau ecosystem and learning how to connect, clean, and prepare data for analysis. From there, you’ll create visualisations and interactive dashboards that help communicate data clearly and effectively.
Create interactive dashboards and uncover deeper insights
As you progress, you’ll develop the analytical skills needed to move beyond basic data visualisation. You’ll learn how to create calculated fields, KPIs, table calculations, and Level of Detail (LOD) expressions to answer more complex business questions.
You’ll also explore forecasting, clustering, trend analysis, and dashboard interactivity. Using parameters, actions, filters, and dynamic design techniques, you’ll learn how to create engaging Tableau dashboards that support data-driven decision-making.
Manage enterprise Tableau analytics
Building a dashboard is only part of the analytics process. You’ll also discover how to publish, share, refresh, monitor, and manage Tableau content in professional environments.
Explore Tableau Cloud and Tableau Server, alongside key enterprise analytics practices before gaining a broader understanding of how analytics solutions are maintained and delivered at scale.
Advance into AI, Python, and intelligent analytics
Finally, take your Tableau skills into more advanced territory. Explore AI-powered analytics with Tableau Pulse and Tableau Agent, extend your analysis with TabPy, and discover embedded analytics and connected applications
You’ll also develop an understanding of data governance, security, lineage, performance optimisation, and quality assurance—helping you build analytics solutions that are intelligent, trusted, and enterprise-ready.
By the end of this ExpertTrack, you’ll have developed a well-rounded Tableau and data analytics skillset to support careers in data analysis, business intelligence, Tableau development, analytics consulting, and enterprise analytics.
Key skills you will learn
- Data Preparation and Modelling
- Calculations and Advanced Analytics
- Interactive Dashboards and Data Storytelling
- Tableau Cloud and Server Operations
- AI-Powered Analytics and TabPy
- Security, Governance, and Performance Optimisation
Experience required
No prior Tableau experience is required, making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to progress into roles such as data analyst, BI analyst, Tableau developer, reporting specialist, or analytics consultant.
Getting started
This ExpertTrack is for aspiring and early-career data professionals who want to build practical Tableau and data analytics skills. Starting with the foundations, you’ll develop towards advanced analytics, enterprise reporting, AI-powered insights, and Python integration.
ExpertTrack course overview
Course 1
Tableau Foundations for Modern Visual Analytics
Develop your Tableau skills to learn how to connect, prepare, and analyse data to create meaningful interactive dashboards.
3 tests
3 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
BI and Tableau Essentials
- Navigating Your BI and Tableau Journey
- Data-Driven Decisions and Self-Service Analytics
- Exploring the Tableau Ecosystem
- Your Command Center: Tableau Desktop
Week 2
Data Connectivity, Preparation, and Modeling
- Connect and Prepare Your Data
- Build an Analysis-Ready Data Model
- Validate Your Data Preparation Workflow
Week 3
Core Visualisations and Your First Dashboard
- Build Effective Tableau Visualisations
- Enhance Visualisations with Interactivity and Design
- Build and Publish Your First Dashboard
Course 2
Applied Tableau Analytics: Calculations and Dynamic Dashboard Development
Take your Tableau skills beyond basic charts to understand how to turn complex data into deeper business insights.
3 tests
3 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Tableau Calculations and Business Logic
- Welcome to Advanced Tableau Analysis
- Build Your First Business Calculations
- Apply Business Logic and Date Intelligence
- Analyse Time and Build Business Metrics
Week 2
Analytical Modelling and Advanced Visualisations
- Perform Advanced Table Calculations
- Master Level of Detail Expressions
- Apply Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Explore Spatial and Predictive Analytics
Week 3
Interactive Dashboards and Visual Storytelling
- Build Interactive Dashboards
- Design Dashboards for Decision-Making
Course 3
Enterprise Tableau Cloud, Server, and Analytics Operations
Turn your Tableau dashboards into business-ready analytics that are shared, maintained, and built to last.
3 tests
3 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Publishing, Content Management, and Collaboration
- Navigating Your Enterprise Tableau Journey
- Explore Tableau Cloud and Server
- Publish and Organise Enterprise Content
- Share and Collaborate with Tableau Content
Week 2
Refresh, Distribution, and Operational Management
- Keep Published Analytics Current
- Manage Content Distribution and Access Experiences
- Monitor Adoption and Operational Readiness
Week 3
Enterprise Reporting Lifecycle and Deployment Readiness
- Move Tableau Content from Development to Production
- Validate and Maintain Enterprise Tableau Solutions
Course 4
Tableau Mastery: AI Analytics, Python Integration, and Embedded Solutions
Advance your Tableau expertise with AI-powered analytics, Python integration, and the skills to build business-ready analytics.
3 tests
3 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Agentic Analytics and Tableau AI Features
- Navigating Your Advanced Tableau Journey
- Build the Foundations for AI-Powered Analytics
- Explore Proactive Insights with Tableau Pulse
- Explore Tableau Agent and Responsible AI
Week 2
Python, Embedded Analytics, and Advanced Integration
- Extend Tableau Analytics with Python and TabPy
- Embed, Extend, and Automate Tableau Analytics
Week 3
Security, Governance, and Performance Optimisation
- Secure Enterprise Tableau Environments
- Govern Data and Build Trust in Tableau
- Optimise and Validate Production Tableau Solutions
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- Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation.
- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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