Learn advanced Tableau design techniques to create dashboards that inspire action and drive decisions.

Dashboard Design with Tableau Workshop

Engaging, practical, and design-focused — this workshop will transform how your team creates Tableau dashboards and elevate your data storytelling.

Here are eight advanced techniques we cover:

Advanced Annotations Techniques

Add context and storytelling power with dynamic annotations that guide users to key insights.

Creative Uses for Drop Lines

Discover innovative ways to use drop lines for visual emphasis and reveal hidden comparisons.

Tooltip Design Mastery

Create custom tooltips that provide rich context without cluttering your dashboard.

Calculated Fields for Design

Use calculated fields for creative visual effects and dynamic dashboard elements.
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Symbols & Icons Integration

Elevate dashboard aesthetics with custom symbols and icons that make data instantly recognizable.

Color Theory in Tableau

Master advanced color techniques including custom palettes and accessibility considerations.

Layout & Composition Secrets

Learn professional layout techniques using containers, floating objects, and white space.

Expert Tableau Tips & Tricks

Unlock little-known Tableau features and workflow shortcuts that save hours of development time.

DESIGN DASHBOARDS
THAT TELL STORIES.
TRANSFORM YOUR TABLEAU SKILLS.

Training from Tableau experts who design for Fortune 500 companies.

Tell Me More About the Dashboard Design with Tableau Workshop

This workshop provides you with advanced Tableau techniques you can immediately apply. Learn to create dashboards with annotations, drop lines, custom tooltips, calculated fields, symbols, and sophisticated layouts. Throughout the training, your design confidence will build through guided exercises, putting theory into practice.

How long is the Tableau Design Workshop?

Four hours in total. We offer it in two two-hour sessions or as a continuous four-hour session.

What's the ideal number of attendees?

For hands-on Tableau training, we find between 5 and 20 attendees per workshop is optimal.

Can we use Microsoft Teams or Zoom?

Yes, we use Teams and Zoom for delivering our Tableau workshops. On-site training is possible too. Ask about it in the form below.

How much would this Tableau Workshop cost?

We can price our workshops by the number of attendees or on a per workshop basis, whichever is least costly for you.

Design Like a Pro. Inspire With Data.

Dashboard Design with Tableau: Advanced Training for Data Teams

Most Tableau training focuses on calculations and data connections. But what separates good dashboards from exceptional ones is design mastery. This workshop teaches you advanced annotation techniques, creative drop line uses, and custom tooltip design. You’ll learn to think like a designer, not just an analyst.

By leveraging calculated fields for visual effects, custom symbols, and professional color palettes, you’ll create dashboards that inspire.

Tableau is powerful, but most users only scratch the surface of its design capabilities. Our data visualization agency has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in Tableau since 2011. We’ve discovered creative techniques, design workarounds, and aesthetic strategies that transform functional dashboards into memorable visual experiences.

This workshop reveals those secrets, showing you how to leverage Tableau’s features not just for analysis, but for stunning visual design.

Over 150 training workshops facilitated worldwide for corporate & enterprise teams.

The Datalabs Agency Trains Leading Organizations in Tableau Design

Learn professional layout techniques using containers, floating objects, and white space to create balanced, scannable dashboards. We’ll show you award-winning Tableau dashboards from the Tableau Public community and our client work. You’ll discover little-known Tableau features and workflow shortcuts that will save you hours.

By presenting data-driven narratives, you can demonstrate accountability to stakeholders and make data instantly recognizable.

This workshop is designed to challenge you, to have you think like a designer. We showcase examples that have inspired us and infuse design principles into our Tableau training. You’ll learn color theory, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy — then see exactly how to implement them in Tableau.

By the end, you’ll have the skills to create dashboards that don’t just inform, but inspire action and drive decisions across your organization.

For All Levels of Tableau Users — Learn Advanced Design Techniques

Dashboard Design with Tableau Workshop

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Learn how to transform functional Tableau dashboards into visual masterpieces. Datalabs has over twelve years of experience designing award-winning dashboards for Fortune 500 companies. This experience will be distilled into practical techniques you can use immediately. We’ve seen too many cluttered dashboards, confusing layouts, and missed opportunities for visual impact. This is why we designed this workshop.

Add to your team's Tableau workshop experience.

A Workbook for All Data Visualization Workshops

The workbook includes design principles, practical techniques, examples, and hands-on exercises from all our workshops. Order it with your Dashboard Design with Tableau Workshop and you’ll have everything needed to create exceptional dashboards. While this workshop focuses on Tableau-specific techniques, the workbook shows how to apply these same design principles across all platforms.

Whether you’re new to Tableau dashboard design or an experienced user, there’s something here for every skill level. By the end, you’ll be applying these techniques to create stunning visualizations that inspire action. The workbook includes color palette guides, chart selection frameworks, and before-and-after examples demonstrating the power of great design.

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Dashboard design in the data visualization training program by the Datalabs Agency

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Our Dashboard Design with Tableau Workshop teaches your team the advanced techniques that separate good dashboards from exceptional ones. Get in touch today to learn more!

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