# Tableau Level II (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/tableau-level-ii-self-paced>

## Overview

In this self-paced course, you’ll build advanced Tableau skills by working with deeper data manipulation techniques and creating custom charts. You’ll learn how to add interactive actions that let users control how visualizations behave within sheets and dashboards, giving you more flexibility and precision in how insights are presented.

You’ll also learn how to work with geographic data in Tableau Public, transforming location-based information into clear, effective maps. The course covers formatting data for mapping, customizing map layers, and selecting the right map types so your visualizations clearly communicate geographic patterns and insights.

## What you'll learn

- Format geographic data and create interactive map types such as heat maps, spider maps, and choropleth maps
- Enhance visual design and functionality with background images, polygon data, and Mapbox maps
- Build advanced charts, including dual-axis maps, alluvial diagrams, ranking visuals, and circular area charts
- Add dashboard interactivity with sheet swapping, filtering actions, and dynamic controls
- Visualize time-based trends using map animations and proportional symbols
- Prepare and publish polished map visualizations for presentations, sharing, and Tableau Online

## Curriculum

#### Intro to Data Maps

- Concepts of mapping data
- Requirements in mapping data
- Formatting geographic data for Tableau
- Using Polygon data
- Using background images
- Using Mapbox maps
- Customizing maps layers and map options

#### Creating Visualization Maps

- Creating Choropleth maps
- Creating Proportional Symbol maps
- Tracking data over time using maps
- Creating Spider maps
- Creating Heat maps
- Density Maps
- Distributing and Publishing your Map Visualization

#### Creating custom charts

- Cyclical data and circular area chart
- Dual Axis Charts
- Dual Axis (Layered) Maps
- Alluvial Diagram
- Ranking Chart
- Sheet swapping and dynamic dashboards

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $299