• Connect to multiple data sources and use joins/unions/relationships 
• Optimize performance with extracts 
• Write calculations and use Level of Detail (LOD) expressions 
• Use advanced chart types and comparisons 
• Leverage sets, parameters, and table calculations 
• Design dashboards with interactivity and best practices 

• Data analysts
• Business intelligence developers
• Professionals expanding Tableau expertise

1) Introduction and Review 

• Meet Tableau Desktop II: Intermediate 
• Use Measure Values and Names in a View 
• Work with Dates in Tableau 
• Define Discrete Date Parts and Continuous Date Values 

2) Data Source Creation and Connection 

• Access the Data Connections Page 
• Build Physical and Logical Layers 
• Connect to Single and Multi-Table Data Sources 
• Migrate Data Sources 
• Navigate The Data Pane User Interface 
• View Data 
• Build Joins 
• Generate Unions 
• Merge Fields 
• Establish Relationship Levels of Detail 
• Set Up a Relationship Between Tables 
• Contrast Joins and Relationships 
• Combine a Data Decision Tree 
• Create Relationships Between Tables from Different Databases 

3) Data Extracts 

• Use Data Extracts 
• Configure and Run an Extract 
• Distinguish Between Logical and Physical Table Extracts 

4) Tableau Calculations 

• Understand Where Calculations Occur 
• Create and Edit Calculated Fields 
• Build Calculations and Aggregations 
• Aggregate Dimensions in Calculations 
• Join Calculations 
• Define Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions 

5) Measure Comparisons 

• Compare Two Measures (Bar in Bar Chart) 
• Assess Progress Toward a Goal (Bullet Graph) 
• Use Reference Lines 
• Build Reference Bands 

6) Distribution Views 

• Build Bins and Histograms 
• Generate Box and Whisker Plots 

7) Advanced Table Calculations 

• Describe Table Calculation 
• Follow Tips for Learning Table Calculations 
• Establish Levels of Control 
• Determine Table Calculation Scope and Direction 
• Assess Table Calculation Specific Dimensions 
• Evaluate Other Scope and Direction Options 
• Implement Null Values in Table Calculations 
• Generate Table Calculations for Statistical Analysis 

8) Parameter Creation and Usage 

• Use Parameters 
• Define Parameters and Filters 
• Harness Parameters with Reference Lines 

9) Data Subsets 

• Use Sets 
• Outline the Tableau Order of Operations 
• Combine Sets 
• Understand In and Out Sets 
• Analyze an Outlier Using Explain Data 
• Nest Sorting and Context Filters 

10) Dashboards 

• Plan Your Dashboard 
• Build Your Dashboard 
• Add Interactivity with Filters and Actions 
• Introduce Actions to Your Dashboard 
• Take Additional Dashboard Actions 
• Set Actions 
• Conduct Parameter Actions 
• Follow Visual Best Practices 
• Add Instructions and Annotations 
• Learn Tooltips 
• Remove Chart Extras 
• Publish Your Dashboard Online