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Advanced Data Visualization With Tableau/power Bi Training Course: Interactive Big Data Dashboards

Introduction

Transform raw data into compelling stories with our Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau/Power BI Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the advanced skills to create interactive dashboards and visualizations for Big Data, enabling you to extract and communicate meaningful insights effectively. In today's data-driven landscape, the ability to visualize complex datasets is crucial for driving informed decisions. Our data visualization training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to build impactful and intuitive dashboards.

This Tableau/Power BI training delves into the core concepts of advanced data visualization, covering topics such as interactive dashboard design, advanced charting techniques, and performance optimization. You'll gain expertise in using industry-leading tools to build interactive dashboards and visualizations for Big Data that meet the demands of modern data analysis. Whether you're a data analyst, business intelligence professional, or data scientist, this advanced data visualization course will empower you to communicate data insights effectively.

Target Audience:

  • Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Data Scientists
  • Reporting Specialists
  • Dashboard Developers
  • Data Visualization Specialists
  • Anyone needing advanced visualization skills

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of advanced data visualization with Tableau/Power BI.
  • Master the creation of interactive dashboards for Big Data.
  • Utilize advanced charting techniques for complex data representation.
  • Optimize dashboard performance for large datasets.
  • Implement data storytelling and narrative techniques.
  • Integrate advanced data analysis features into dashboards.
  • Design user-friendly and intuitive dashboards.
  • Troubleshoot and debug visualization issues.
  • Implement data security and access control in visualizations.
  • Integrate Tableau/Power BI with various data sources.
  • Understand how to monitor and maintain dashboards.
  • Explore advanced visualization patterns and techniques.
  • Apply real world use cases for advanced data visualization.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Data Visualization

  • Fundamentals of advanced data visualization.
  • Overview of Tableau and Power BI capabilities.
  • Setting up a visualization development environment.
  • Introduction to advanced visualization concepts.
  • Best practices for advanced visualization.

Module 2: Interactive Dashboard Design

  • Designing interactive dashboards for Big Data.
  • Implementing drill-down and filter functionalities.
  • Utilizing action filters and parameters.
  • Creating dynamic and responsive dashboards.
  • Best practices for dashboard design.

Module 3: Advanced Charting Techniques

  • Implementing advanced chart types (treemaps, sankey charts).
  • Utilizing custom calculations and aggregations.
  • Creating geospatial visualizations and maps.
  • Implementing advanced time series analysis.
  • Best practices for advanced charting.

Module 4: Performance Optimization for Big Data

  • Optimizing dashboard performance for large datasets.
  • Utilizing data extracts and aggregations.
  • Implementing query optimization techniques.
  • Utilizing performance recording and analysis.
  • Best practices for performance optimization.

Module 5: Data Storytelling and Narrative Techniques

  • Implementing data storytelling principles.
  • Utilizing narrative techniques for effective communication.
  • Creating guided analytics and interactive presentations.
  • Designing dashboards for specific audiences.
  • Best practices for data storytelling.

Module 6: Advanced Data Analysis Features

  • Implementing advanced calculations and table calculations.
  • Utilizing predictive analytics and forecasting.
  • Implementing statistical analysis in visualizations.
  • Creating interactive reports and summaries.
  • Best practices for data analysis.

Module 7: User-Friendly Dashboard Design

  • Designing intuitive and user-friendly dashboards.
  • Implementing accessibility and usability guidelines.
  • Creating consistent and visually appealing dashboards.
  • Utilizing design principles for effective communication.
  • Best practices for user-friendly design.

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Debugging Visualizations

  • Debugging visualization issues and errors.
  • Analyzing performance and data issues.
  • Utilizing debugging tools and techniques.
  • Resolving common visualization problems.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 9: Data Security and Access Control

  • Implementing data security in visualizations.
  • Utilizing user authentication and authorization.
  • Implementing data access control and row-level security.
  • Managing data permissions and privileges.
  • Best practices for security.

Module 10: Integrating Data Sources

  • Integrating Tableau/Power BI with various data sources.
  • Utilizing data connectors and APIs.
  • Implementing data blending and relationships.
  • Managing data connections and data sources.
  • Best practices for data integration.

Module 11: Monitoring and Maintenance

  • Monitoring dashboard performance and usage.
  • Implementing dashboard maintenance strategies.
  • Utilizing monitoring tools and techniques.
  • Managing dashboard updates and changes.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 12: Advanced Visualization Patterns

  • Implementing advanced visualization patterns (small multiples, parallel coordinates).
  • Utilizing custom visualizations and extensions.
  • Implementing interactive data exploration tools.
  • Advanced techniques for data representation.
  • Best practices for advanced patterns.

Module 13: Visualization in Cloud Environments

  • Deploying visualizations on cloud platforms.
  • Utilizing cloud-based visualization services.
  • Optimizing cloud resources for visualizations.
  • Best practices for cloud deployment.

Module 14: Data Visualization and Data Governance

  • Implementing data governance policies in visualizations.
  • Utilizing metadata management tools.
  • Implementing data lineage and data dictionary.
  • Best practices for data governance.

Module 15: Future Trends in Data Visualization

  • Emerging trends in data visualization.
  • Utilizing AI and automation in visualizations.
  • Implementing immersive and interactive visualizations.
  • Best practices for future visualizations.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
12/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
19/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
16/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 $4500 Kigali
16/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
06/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3500 Mombasa
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
04/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi
11/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 $5500 Dubai
18/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi