How to Become a Data Analyst from Scratch

The ultimate learning path guide detailing all the skills, knowledge and training you need to become a business intelligence analyst   The businessdata has undergone a digital transformation. First came computers, along with increased automation. Then the internet. And now we are living in the ‘smart’ era, characterized by increased interconnectivity, cloud storage and the […]

Create art using Tableau custom maps

Creating works of art using Tableau custom maps …and the importance of polygons Why would we be dedicating an article to understanding an elementary geometry concept such as the polygon? And why are we combining this with maps in Tableau – aren’t these distinctly separate chart types in Tableau? Hands up, who knows the relation […]

Table calculations to give you that additional edge

Are you unsure what the fuss over table calculations is about? Maybe you’re uncertain what they actually are? Perhaps you’re already using table calculations, but not sure if you’re using them correctly? Maybe you just want to learn how to use the correct table calculations for your specific visualization? For many new Tableauers (that is […]

Why learn Tableau? (6 distinct benefits)

In this article we are going to cover the 6 benefits of learning Tableau. Specifically I will raise the following points: Tableau’s Agility Self-serve Analytics Tableau + R Programming The Future of Tableau Pricing and Tableau Public Let’s go! 1. Quickly create interactive plots Volume, variety, and velocity, right? Today the 3V’s not only define […]