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Go beyond the basics in Tableau and Alteryx with these short and sweet training sessions run by the Data School.

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<h3>What are these events all about?</h3>Want to learn how to harness the power of your data, but are short on time? If you’re new to Tableau and Alteryx, or an experienced user, then our speedy 2-hour hands-on sessions are for you (1.5 hour training, and up to 30 mins at the end for questions!).One of the features of the Data School training program is getting to teach others. We've decided that we should teach YOU, the public, instead of each other. We'll run 4x 90 minute training sessions concurrently.Our sessions are hands-on, so make sure you are ready-to-go by downloading a copy of the software for the session on your laptop (you can download trial versions of Tableau Desktop and Alteryx Designer).Interested in this one? You can check out the sessions below:Get your viz on! (Tableau Desktop) - Want to know what makes a great and effective visualisation? In this session, we will learn about why it is important for visualisations to adhere to best practices and the different ways to present data.Joins v Blends V Relationships: The Tableau Lovelife (Tableau Desktop) - Let's learn the foundations of how and why we connect to different data sources. We'll explain the different type of connections, demonstrate them, and troubleshoot common errors.Interactivity – The Icing on the Cake (Tableau Desktop) - Interactivity really makes data visualizations come to life. You can put the power in your clients hands allowing them to make their own decisions and answer their own questions with the data presented. Interactivity is a useful way to increase the usability of a dashboard and to set it apart from the rest!Alteryx Designer- Basic Data Prep - This session will help you get an understanding of Alteryx Designer and will provide an insight on efficient data preparation. This training is designer for basic Alteryx users that want to improve their day-to-day analytic skills. The tools that we will use are : Data Cleansing, Filter, Formula, Sample, Select, Join and Union Tool.

<h3>FAQ</h3>How do I sign up for a session?When you register for the training, please select the ticket type for the session you’d like to attend. Please only select x1 ticket type. What do I need to have installed on the day?You will need to your own laptop with a recent version of the software installed. You can also download a free trial of the software<ul><li><a href="https://www.tableau.com/en-gb/products/trial" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tableau Desktop</a></li><li><a href="https://public.tableau.com/en-us/s/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tableau Public</a> (completely free! and suitable for following along with for any Tableau Desktop-based trainings)</li><li><a href="https://www.tableau.com/en-gb/trial/tableau-prep" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tableau Prep</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alteryx.com/designer-trial/together-we-solve" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alteryx Designer</a></li></ul>