Introduction to Tableau
Gain in-demand Tableau skills to create clear, impactful data visualizations and communicate insights more effectively. This introductory course is designed for beginner Tableau users and professionals who work with data, regardless of technical or analytical background. Participants will learn how to build charts, dashboards, and interactive visualizations while applying data visualization best practices. Attendees will benefit from practical tips, techniques, and workflow efficiencies shared throughout the course. Additional topics may be explored based on participant interests and questions.
Overview
- Format: 4 live online sessions (3.5 hours each) with a live instructor, held over one week
- Total Time Commitment: 14 hours
- Certificate: Certificate of Completion provided
- Mode: Virtual via Zoom
- Course Fee: $1,095
Dates & Times
- Session 1: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Session 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Session 3: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Session 4: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Instruction + Q&A is 12:45 PM ET to 4:15 PM ET
Each sessions begins and ends with Q&A.
Topics Covered
Sessions 1 & 2
- Introduction to Tableau and Data Visualization
- The Tableau Opening Screen and Canvas
- Build a Bar Chart
- Build Other Charts
- Build a Dashboard and Worksheet Formatting
- Dual Axis Charts
- Dashboard Actions
- Filters
- Other charts
Sessions 3 & 4
- Shapes
- Sorting
- Web Object
- Analysis Tab
- Chart Types
- Importing Data
- Mapping
- Story Points
Additional Information
- A good internet connection and dual screens are recommended to maximize the learning experience.
- Meeting invite, Zoom link and class materials will be sent to registered attendees approximately 3-5 days before the class.
A Certificate of Completion is provided with this course showing number of contact hours and field of study as "Information Technology" for continuing education purposes. This course provides 14 contact hours and is equivalent to 1.4 CEUs.
Instructor
Jeff Shaffer
Jeffrey Shaffer is the Director of AI Strategy, the Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor of Analytics, and Assistant Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, where he was awarded the 2025 Michael L. Dean Excellence in Classroom Education and Learning Graduate Teaching Award. He is a 2026 Google Higher Education AI Fellow and a 2026 Ronald J. Dornoff Fellow of Teaching Excellence. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of IT and Analytics at Unifund and Recovery Decision Science. He is one of thirty-six people in the world inducted into the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame, hosts the award-winning podcast Chart Chat, and is the co-author of The Big Book of Dashboards and Dashboards That Deliver.