Building Data Stories using Excel and Tableau

  • BeginnerLevel

  • 2000+Students Enrolled

  • 9 Hrs 30 MinsDuration

  • 4.7Average Rating

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About this Course

  • This course teaches you how to build compelling data stories using Excel and Tableau. You'll learn to analyze data, create visualizations, and present insights effectively.
  • Master Excel and Tableau to transform raw data into compelling stories. Learn data visualization, dashboard creation, and storytelling techniques to present insights effectively.
  • Gain hands-on experience with real-world datasets. Develop practical skills applicable to various industries.

Learning Outcomes

Excel Proficiency

Master Excel, Pivot Tables, and formulas for data analysis.

Tableau Mastery

Create engaging Tableau dashboards with interactive visuals.

Storytelling Skills

Learn to turn data insights into compelling business stories.

Data Visualization

Present data visually to improve understanding and decision-making.

Who Should Enroll

  • Data analysts looking to improve visualization and storytelling using Excel and Tableau for impactful communication.
  • Business professionals aiming to create dashboards and reports that present data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Beginners interested in data visualization and storytelling with a hands-on approach to Excel and Tableau.

Course Curriculum

Explore a comprehensive curriculum covering Python, machine learning models, deep learning techniques, and AI applications.

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  1. 1. Introduction to Excel Interface

  2. 2. Excel Operations and Formatting

  3. 3. Let's Compare Excel Formula and Referencing

  1. 1. Data Aggregation using Pivot tables

  2. 2. Data Visualization using charts

  1. 1. Understanding Problem Statement

  2. 2. Building Framework

  3. 3. Forecasting business metrics

  4. 4. Simulating different scenarios

  1. 1. Power of Visualization

  2. 2. Understanding the Problem Statement

  3. 3. Hypothesis Generation

  4. 4. Build First Dashboard in Tableau

  1. 1. Working with different charts

  2. 2. Calculated Fields and Parameters

Meet the instructor

Our instructor and mentors carry years of experience in data industry

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Kunal Jain

Founder & CEO, Analytics Vidhya

Kunal has 15+ years of experience in the field of Data Science and is the founder and CEO of Analytics Vidhya- the world's 2nd largest Data Science community.

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With this course you’ll get

  • 9 Hours 30 Mins

    Duration

  • Kunal Jain

    Instructor

  • Beginner

    Level

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Earn a professional certificate upon course completion

  • Globally recognized certificate
  • Verifiable online credential
  • Enhances professional credibility
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Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for answers to other questions?

In this course, you will learn how to create compelling data stories using Excel and Tableau. You will gain hands-on experience in data visualization, dashboards, and effective storytelling techniques to communicate insights effectively.

No prior experience is required! This course covers the fundamentals and progresses to advanced concepts, making it suitable for beginners as well as professionals looking to enhance their data visualization skills.

You will work on real-world projects, including creating dashboards in Tableau and Excel, analyzing datasets, and building data-driven narratives to present insights effectively.

Yes! This course will not only teach you how to use Excel and Tableau but also cover industry best practices for designing clear, impactful, and audience-friendly data visualizations.

Absolutely! The course focuses on practical, real-world applications. You'll learn how to analyze business data, create dashboards, and present insights that drive data-driven decision-making in organizations.

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