Intro to Tableau Training NYC | Get Started with Data Visualization

In this course, you will be introduced to the field of data visualization and the various tools Tableau Public offers. Through hands-on exercises, you will learn to identify datasets to connect to, explore, analyze, filter and structure your data to create your desired visualizations.

This course is for beginners and there is no prerequisite knowledge required. Regular Tableau users should consider our Advanced Tableau course.

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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Tableau Level I is rated 5.0 stars

in the past 24 months

Went from having NEVER used Tableau to feeling like I have the ability to create a bunch of different fun visualizations, all in one day. That's pretty cool.

Katrina J.
Capgemini

Tableau Intro Class was very helpful and informative, info explained simply

Monica T.
NYC Health + Hospitals

I feel fully confident using Tableau in my job now after just one day. This class was thorough and helpful without being overwhelming.

Lyndsay K.

Schedule & Enrollment: Tableau Level I

6 Hours
$299

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NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$299
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

6 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

Business Analyst Certificate

Price: $1,995 | Hours: 63 Hours
Data Analytics Technologies Bootcamp

Price: $1,949 | Hours: 51 Hours

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Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

Went from having NEVER used Tableau to feeling like I have the ability to create a bunch of different fun visualizations, all in one day.
— Katrina J.

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NYIM Training, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Sample credential for completion of Tableau Level I

Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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Tableau Level I Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Understanding Data
Creating Your First visualization
Tableau Calculations
Formatting Visualizations
Manipulating Data in Tableau
Advanced Visualization Tools
Creating Dashboards & Stories
Distributing & Publishing Your Visualization

Course Syllabus

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Understanding Data

What is data
Where to find data
Foundations for building Data Visualizations

Creating Your First visualization

Getting started with Tableau Software
Using Data file formats
Connecting your Data to Tableau
Creating basic charts (line, bar charts, Treemaps)
Using the Show me panel

Tableau Calculations

Overview of SUM, AVR, and Aggregate features
Creating custom calculations and fields
Applying new data calculations to your visualization

Formatting Visualizations

Formatting Tools and Menus
Formatting specific parts of the view
Editing and Formatting Axes

Manipulating Data in Tableau

Cleaning-up the data with the Data Interpreter
Structuring your data
Sorting and filtering Tableau data
Pivoting Tableau data

Advanced Visualization Tools

Using Filters
Using the Detail panel
Using the Size panels
Customizing filters
Using and Customizing tooltips
Formatting your data with colors

Creating Dashboards & Stories

Using Storytelling
Creating your first dashboard and Story
Design for different displays
Adding interactivity to your Dashboard

Distributing & Publishing Your Visualization

Tableau file types
Publishing to Tableau Online
Sharing your visualization
Printing and exporting

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?

Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at nyc@careercenters.com

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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