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WSQ – Data Visualisation with Tableau

WSQ – Data Visualisation with Tableau

Unlock the capabilities of Tableau for visual storytelling in our comprehensive WSQ-endorsed course. We cover everything from the basics of data import and cleaning to crafting advanced interactive dashboards. You'll learn how to use Tableau's extensive set of tools through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, ensuring you acquire practical skills to transform raw data into insightful visual narratives.

By the end of this course, you’ll be proficient in using Tableau for a variety of data visualization needs. You'll be able to create compelling dashboards that communicate complex data in a straightforward, insightful manner. This course is perfect for analysts, business professionals, or anyone keen on leveraging data to make informed decisions and to tell powerful stories with data.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

Apply basic Tableau features for displaying information.
Synthesise various plots to present data visually.
Transform data to create informative and dynamic data display.
Create dashboards and scorecards to display internal as well as external benchmark data.
Apply calculation and parameter to create interactive graphics, visuals and technical features into the data presentation.
Perform analytics to communicate limitations of data and interpretations of findings.

Disclaimer

We are not affiliated with Tableau. This course does not certify that you as Tableau Certified User. We use Tableau Public only for training purpose of this course and focus on data visualization concepts and techniques.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ – Data Visualisation with Tableau Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Data Visualization ICT-DIT-3006-1.1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Two e-certificates will be awarded to trainees who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by WSG. You can download the SOA from here after 3-4 weeks upon completion of the course. Note that the SOA certificate title indicates the TSC title not the course title.
Certification of Achievement issued by Tertiary Infotech Pte Ltd issued after the class.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$688	$61.92	$405.92	$268.32

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover up out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped at $250 per year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding. Please inform us if you intend to use your PSEA funding .

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2020503177)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2020503177

Course Booking

The course fee listed below is before subsidy/grant, if applicable. We will apply for the grant and send you the invoice with nett fee.

$688.00 (GST-exclusive)

$749.92 (GST-inclusive)

Mode of Training

Physical Classroom Training
Synchronised Teaching using ZOOM
On-Site Training (5 pax and above)

Course Date * Course Date

Course Time *

Sponsorship *

Self-Sponsored
Employer-Sponsored

No. of Participants

Name(s) on Certificate *

NRIC (Last 3 Digits and Alphabet)

Additional Message or Emails for Course Notification

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Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Topic 1: Basic Tableau Features

Overview of Tableau
Explore Tableau Interface
Dimension and Measure
Continuous and Categorical Data
Folder and Hierarchy

Topic 2: Data Visualisation

Data Sources & Extract
Data Join & Blending
Scatter Plots
Bar Plots
Treemap

Topic 3: Data Transformation

Data Interpreter
Split & Merge Fields
Pivot Data
Filter Data
Organize Data by Group & Set

Topic 4: Dashboard and Story

Create a Dashboard
Use Actions
Create a Story

Topic 5: Calculation & Parameter

Create Calculated Field
Filter By Parameter
Add Calculation to Parameter
Reference Line
Dynamic View

Topic 6: Analytics

Average Line
Trend Line
Forecast
Clustering

Final Assessment

Written Assessment (Q&A)
Written Assessment (PP)
Oral Questioning

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Tableau Desktop

You can also sign up a free Tableau Public account

Hardware: Window and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Data Visualization Designer
Business Analyst
Product Manager
Marketing Analyst
Data Journalist
Research Scientist
Project Manager
Data Consultant
Strategy Analyst
Operations Analyst
Financial Analyst
Customer Insights Analyst

Trainers

Dr. Alvin Ang: Dr. Alvin Ang is a ACTA certified trainer. Dr. Alvin Ang did his Ph.D., Masters and Bachelors from NTU, Singapore. Previously he was a Principal Consultant (Data Science) as well as an Assistant Professor. He was also 8 years SUSS adjunct lecturer. His focus and interest is in the area of real world data science. Though an operational researcher by study, his passion for practical applications outweigh his academic background. He owns a startup externally.

Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainer that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.
Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.

Dwight Nuwan Fonseka: Dwight Nuwan Fonseka is a ACLP certified trainer. He have a degree in Biotechnology from NUS, Advanced diploma in Pharmaceutical management from MDIS and Masters in Education from NTU. He have 8 years experience of teaching biology at O and A levels/ IB level in international schools in Singapore and overseas.

Customer Reviews (176)

Exercises are very useful! Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Exercises are very useful! (Posted on 11/27/2022)

Marcel is a great course trainer. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Marcel is a great course trainer. Pace was good and the way he conducts the course suits serious learners well. I learnt a lot over these past 2 days, giving me significantly greater confidence in Tableau. (Posted on 11/23/2022)

Dr Alvin is a passionate and engaging trainer. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr Alvin is a passionate and engaging trainer. (Posted on 11/15/2022)

Super engaging trainer. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Super engaging trainer. There was no single moment that I felt bored in the classroom as we had various data analytics related discussions even beyond Tableau. Also, I was fortunate to have intelligent classmates from different industries. Such a great exposure and great takeaways from the 2 days course. (Posted on 11/15/2022)

Dr Alvin is an engaging instructor Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr Alvin is an engaging instructor who will teach his classes based on the skill level of the students. He is ready to share how Tableau can be used in real world applications and is happy to share some online resources beneficial to us beyond the course. (Posted on 11/15/2022)

Dr. Alvin Ang is a very interesting teacher. I have learned much from him. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr. Alvin Ang is a very interesting teacher. I have learned much from him. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

Dr Alvin was able to engage the class meaningfully throughout the 2 days course. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr Alvin was able to engage the class meaningfully throughout the 2 days course. Recommended for anyone who is new to Tableau. Alvin makes it easy to start picking up Tableau without excessive focus on the technical terms. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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the course is pretty packed with info, but Dr Alvin never fails to make the classroom lively and fun. Glad I picked this course for tableau. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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More examples associated with Singapore, such as COVID19, employment rates, dengue cases, rainfall, local surveys, GDP etc. I'm not so petty to complain about no snacks or coffee, air-conditioning, facilities etc. All in all, the learning experience has been worthwhile. Dr Alvin is witty, and amicable who makes lessons fun and engaging. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

Dr. Alvin Ang is highly knowledgeable to the subject taught, Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr. Alvin Ang is highly knowledgeable to the subject taught, clear explanation and excellent, interesting engagements to students. Useful In-depth information and software learnt, will definitely recommend this course. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

Dr. Alvin Ang is good at engaging students Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr. Alvin Ang is good at engaging students and making sure everyone is on the same page. Making each student taking turns to share their on-the-fly practical work on the big screen, made everyone feels lesser tense. His approachable character makes it even easier and relax for students to absorb information. Dr. Ang is also knowledgeable and able to help students when asked. (Posted on 10/13/2022)

Good course with lots of industry examples. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Good course with lots of industry examples. (Posted on 10/4/2022)

It's a good course to introduce people to Tableau. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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It's a good course to introduce people to Tableau. (Posted on 10/4/2022)

Dr Alvin is highly knowledgeable in his field and applies an unorthodox approach to learning. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr Alvin is highly knowledgeable in his field and applies an unorthodox approach to learning. (Posted on 10/4/2022)

The lecturer (Alvin) is good, he has been using his own machines to show us sample. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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The lecturer (Alvin) is good, he has been using his own machines to show us sample. To improve this, i think should provide students with laptop installed with Tableau Public (Posted on 10/4/2022)

Dr Alvin has imparted a lot of useful information to us. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Dr Alvin has imparted a lot of useful information to us. I have gained an understanding of using Tableau. He is also fun and entertaining, linking concepts to wider applications in the real world context. The school could have printed a set of notes for us for reference instead of just providing us an ecopy. (Posted on 10/4/2022)

Good. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Good. (Posted on 10/4/2022)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Can consider providing refreshments during tea breaks during the session. Classroom was small with little space to move around.

Dr Alvin Ang was extremely passionate to share his knowledge beyond what was provided in the course notes. He was also easy going and able to answer my queries whenever I needed clarifications. (Posted on 9/29/2022)

Trainer is really good and thorough. All good. I enjoyed! Review by Course Participant/Trainee