Fundamentals Learning Path

Visual Analytics Strategy

Get more from your data by starting with a strong foundation.

What You Should Know

01. What’s Included?

This learning path, all related materials, and associated digital credential (upon successful exam completion) are included benefits for all new and existing Playfair+ Core and Premium members.

02. Course Duration

The exam itself is designed to take 60 – 90 minutes to complete, but with hundreds of analytics strategy tips, you’re encouraged to study the depth and breadth of topics you find relevant.

03. Target Audience

This learning path was built for anybody who wants to “measure twice and cut once” when it comes to engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and improving their return on investment in analytics.

04. Value Proposition

Rather than focusing specific software programs, the Visual Analytics Strategy Fundamentals learning path provides a foundation for you to add immeasurable value to your own analytics practice.

Course Playbook

01. Study

Immerse yourself in our select catalog of video and written tutorials. Explore practical case studies and expert-led tutorials on the fundamentals of visual analytics strategy.

02. Practice

Apply your knowledge by following along on all self-paced exercises throughout our learning resources and completing our Visual Analytics Strategy Fundamentals exam.

03. Credential

Earn your digital credential to highlight your readiness to apply visual analytics strategies in a professional setting and also pave the way for advancing to the Intermediate level.

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Learn From a Proven Industry Leader

Meet Your Lead Instructor

Ryan Sleeper, CEO and Founder of Playfair Data, is a three-time Tableau Visionary and the 2013 Tableau Global Iron Viz Champion. As the author of three Tableau books and the 2015 Tableau Public Visualization of the Year, Ryan is a recognized leader in data analytics. With an MBA and a Master of Sport Business Management from the University of Central Florida, his expertise blends academic excellence with practical experience, ensuring you learn from one of the industry’s top professionals.

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Meet The Team

 

Ethan is Playfair Data’s Director of Analytics Engineering, author of Statistical Tableau, and multi-time Tableau ambassador.

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Megan is a Sr. Visual Analytics Associate who provides a unique combination of advanced analytics and dashboard design layout.

Meet Megan

Matt is a Sr. Manager of Analytics Engineering, an expert in both Tableau and Power BI, and holds a Master in Data Science and Analytics.

Meet Matt

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