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Data Visualization
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Intermediate
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Data Visualization

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Explore the art and science of Data Visualization with our comprehensive course, designed to transform complex data into impactful visual stories. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their data presentation skills using Tableau, focusing on practical applications like pandemic trend tracking, climate change mapping, and supply chain optimization. Engage with real-world examples, hands-on projects, and interactive content to master data visualization and make informed decisions ...

6 hrs/week5 weeksEnglish513 enrolled
Free to Audit

About this Course

Dive deep into the transformative world of Data Visualization with our detailed course, perfect for professionals and enthusiasts eager to leverage data in decision-making processes. Starting with the basics of why data visualization is crucial in today's data-driven landscape, the course progresses through sophisticated techniques and tools, predominantly focusing on Tableau's dynamic capabilities. Each module is packed with real-world applications, from tracking pandemic trends and visualizing climate change effects with maps and animations, to optimizing supply chain operations with sophisticated dashboard visualizations. Engage with interactive content and hands-on projects that prepare you to implement what you've learned in your professional or research activities. This course is designed to make you proficient in using Tableau for effective data visualization, enabling you to transform raw data into intuitive graphical presentations. Whether you're a business analyst, a marketing professional, or a climate scientist, these skills will enhance your ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, supporting data-driven decision-making across various domains.

What You'll Learn

  • Course Overview:Week 1: Introduction to Data Visualization and Tableau—Set up and begin your journey by understanding the fundamentals of data visualization. Learn about different data types and sources, and see how they influence the choice of visualization.Week 2: Advanced Visualizations—Explore the creation of advanced charts, time series, and aggregations. Each class includes practical examples to apply skills such as bar charts and filters, enhancing your ability to summarize complex information effectively.Week 3: Interactive Dashboards and Maps—Learn to create interactive dashboards that communicate data stories effectively. Develop skills in geographic data visualization to present location-based analytics.Week 4: Integrating Data Sources—Master techniques for data joining, blending, and creating relationships in Tableau, essential for developing comprehensive analytics solutions.

Instructors

M

Michael Scott Brown

Program Chair of the Software Engineering Master’s

Topics

Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)
Decision Making
Data Presentation
Research
Animations
Marketing
Supply Chain
Operations
Supply Chain Optimization
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Data Visualization
Communications

Course Info

PlatformedX
LevelIntermediate
PacingUnknown
CertificateAvailable
PriceFree to Audit

Skills

Tableau
اتخاذ القرار
عرض البيانات
البحث
الرسوم المتحركة
Marketing
Supply Chain
Operations
Supply Chain Optimization
Data-Driven Decision-Making

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