Beginning Tableau Workshop

When: Fri, Apr 9, 2021 - 9:00 am to 11:45 am

Where
Online; link will be provided to registrants by email one day prior to event
Description / Notes

MPO and the Smith Master Student Association (SMSA) have partnered to offer this workshop, which is open to current Smith School students. Tableau is a highly robust data visualization tool and is used in many professional settings. Seats are limited. 

Expected learning outcomes:

  • Understand the Tableau interface
  • Understand the difference between dimensions and measures
  • Understand how to use rows, columns, and marks card
  • Connect to data sources
  • Create basic graphs: bar charts, line graphs, tables
  • Create interactive graphs and dashboards in Tableau

Please direct questions to smsaboard@marylandsmith.umd.edu

InstructorBrittany Fong

Refund Policy: Registration fee is fully refundable up to 7 days before the workshop, less the Eventbrite processing fee

Software/Hardware: Prior to the workshop, participants should install the required software and test its operation. Tableau is available at no cost for academic use. The software can be downloaded at www.tableau.com/academic/students. You must use your University of Maryland email address to be eligible for the download, and you must allow 1-2 business days for your academic license to be approved. Alternatively, Tableau is available on vSmith. Please view the Getting Started tutorials before the workshop: www.tableau.com/learn/training.

No-Show Policy: Anyone who has registered for this event but does not show up to attend may be prohibited from participating in the future events

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144348364845

Cost
$5