Explore the full potential of Tableau and learn how to draw valuable insights from data directly from a Tableau Visionary and Zen Master
Key Features
Learn Tableau's foundational principles while exploring new AI features like Tableau Pulse and Agent Transform complex datasets into interactive insights with Tableau Prep Gain deeper insights using geospatial analysis and advanced methods Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionTableau 2025 marks a new era in data visualization and analysis, bringing together advanced AI integrations and dynamic user experiences. This sixth edition, written by Tableau Visionary and Zen Master Joshua Miligan, is an end-to-end guide to mastering the latest innovations in Tableau that transform raw data into actionable insights. This edition introduces groundbreaking features like Tableau AI (including Tableau Pulse and Tableau Agent), enhancing your analytical capabilities with AI-driven data exploration and automated insights. With detailed walkthroughs, youll learn to build dynamic dashboards that respond to your data in real time and work with sophisticated AI functionalities that predict trends and model scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or new to Tableau, this book provides the tools you need to leverage Tableaus full potential. From integrating diverse data sources using the enhanced data model to employing advanced geospatial functions for detailed mapping, every chapter is packed with expert knowledge and practical applications designed to put powerful analytics at your fingertips.What you will learn
Implement advanced AI features to streamline data analysis Build and customize dynamic dashboards for interactive data storytelling Leverage new geospatial functions for comprehensive mapping Enhance data prep with Tableau Prep's new features Integrate and analyze data from multiple sources effectively Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action
Who this book is forThis Tableau book is for aspiring BI developers and data analysts, data scientists, researchers, and anyone else who wants to gain a deeper understanding of data using Tableau. This book takes you from the ground up, so you won't need any prior experience with Tableau before you dive in, but a full Tableau license (or 14-day demo license) is essential to be able to make use of all the exercises.
Table of Contents
Taking Off with Tableau
Connecting Data in Tableau
Moving Beyond Basic Visualization
Starting an Adventure with Calculations
Leveraging Level of Detail Calculations
Deep Dive with with Table Calculations
Making Visualizations that look Great and Work well
Telling a Data Story with Dashboards
Visual Analytics, Trends, Clustering, Distribution and Forecasting
Advanced Visualization
Dynamic Dashboards
Exploring Mapping and Advanced Geospatial Features
Integrating Advanced Features
Understanding Tableau Data Model, Joins and, Blends
Structuring Messy data to work well with Tableau
Taming Data with Tableau Prep
Sharing Your Data Story
Joshua N. Milligan is a Hall of Fame Tableau Visionary (Zen Master) and 2017 Iron Viz Global finalist. His passion is training, mentoring, and helping people gain insights and make decisions based on their data through data visualization using Tableau and data cleaning and structuring using Tableau Prep. He is a principal consultant at Resultant, where he has served clients in numerous industries since 2004.
