1. Tableau Prep: Up & Running: Self-Service Data Preparation for Better Analysis
Authored by Carl Allchin, this book epitomizes the essence of data preparation in Tableau. As data continues to explode in volume and complexity, having the right tools to manage and visualize it is crucial. “Tableau Prep: Up & Running” is your gateway to learning self-service data preparation. It equips you with indispensable skills to streamline data cleansing and preparation processes, ensuring that your analyses deliver the insights your business needs. This book, published in November 2020, is the perfect first step for anyone looking to enhance their data handling capabilities.
2. Tableau Prep Cookbook: Use Tableau Prep to clean, combine, and transform your data for analysis
In this insightful guide by Hendrik Kleine, readers are treated to a host of practical recipes that tackle various data preparation challenges. “Tableau Prep Cookbook” is designed to help you clean, combine, and transform your data seamlessly, ensuring you are prepared to undertake any data analysis task that comes your way. Its publication in March 2021 stands as a testament to the evolving needs in data preparation, and it provides the recipes necessary to solve real-world problems effectively.
3. Data Modeling with Tableau: A practical guide to building data models using Tableau Prep and Tableau Desktop
Kirk Munroe’s invaluable resource dives deep into building robust data models using Tableau. This book, published in December 2022, guides you through the nuances of data modeling, an essential step for achieving accurate and effective visualizations. Munroe sheds light on advanced modeling techniques to refine your analytical skills further, making it indispensable for anyone serious about leveraging Tableau to its fullest potential.
4. Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification: A prep guide with multiple learning styles to help you gain Tableau Desktop Specialist certification
This guide by Adam Mico is particularly useful for those aspiring for Tableau Desktop Specialist certification. Published in January 2023, it offers a well-rounded approach to learning with varied styles that appeal to different types of learners. The structured format means that users can easily track their progress as they prep for the certification, positioning them to leverage a credible certification in the data analytics world.
5. TABLEAU 2021 FOR BEGINNERS & POWER USERS: The Concise Tableau A-Z Mastery Guide for All Users
This collaborative work between Tech Demystified and Fritsche King offers a thorough introduction to Tableau that caters to both novices and experts. It is a robust guide that spans the functionalities of Tableau, ensuring that every user—from beginner to power user—can master the program’s facets. Released in October 2021, this book is essential for anyone aiming to sharpen their Tableau skills effectively.
6. The Tableau Workshop: A practical guide to the art of data visualization with Tableau
The authors, including Sumit Gupta and Kenneth Michael Cherven, provide valuable insights into data visualization in this comprehensive guide. Published in April 2022, “The Tableau Workshop” emphasizes the artistic aspect of transforming raw data into stunning visuals. This book is perfect for visual storytellers and data analysts who want to enhance their aesthetic and functional skills in data presentation.
7. Learning Tableau 2019 – Third Edition: Tools for Business Intelligence, data prep, and visual analytics
Joshua N. Milligan’s third edition of this book offers fresh insights into the Tableau 2019 interface and features. It serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to master business intelligence using Tableau. Released in March 2019, this edition makes significant updates that reflect the shifting landscape of data analytics and visualization, ensuring it remains relevant in today’s fast-paced environment.
8. A Practitioner’s Guide to Tableau Prep Builder: Tableau Prep Builder Version 2019.1
This practical guide by USEReady introduces users to Tableau Prep Builder’s exceptional capabilities. Published in March 2019, it provides essential insights into prepping data for analysis, enabling users to minimize errors and enhance data quality. This book is perfect for practitioners looking to bolster their skills and ensure they can efficiently prepare data without fuss.
9. Prepare Your Data for Tableau: A Practical Guide to the Tableau Data Prep Tool
Tim Costello and Lori Blackshear deliver a thorough examination of using the Tableau Data Prep Tool effectively. Published in December 2019, this practical guide emphasizes data quality and integrity, which are vital for credible analysis. Readers will benefit from thorough walkthroughs designed to enhance their evaluation processes and improve their overall data preparation skills.
10. Sistemas Multidimensionales: Prácticas con Power BI y Power Query, Tableau y Tableau Prep, SSIS, SSAS, PDI, Mondrian y R (Spanish Edition)
For Spanish-speaking professionals, this edition by José Samos Jiménez is a fantastic resource that integrates Tableau with other data management tools. Released in July 2021 for a mere $6.00, this book provides a great overview of multidimensional systems, making advanced analytics accessible to a wider audience while bridging various tools in data preparation and reporting.
