Unlocking the Power of Community Data:
Introduction to Tableau Public Workshop
Do you work with community, local government, or nonprofit data? Want to turn raw information into clear, compelling visuals that drive decisions? Join us for a one-day workshop introducing you to Tableau Public — a free, user-friendly software for creating interactive dashboards and data stories. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and by the end of the workshop, will be able to:
- Understand the basics of Tableau Public
- Locate, manage and prepare local data
- Connect to spreadsheets, GIS data and other common data sources
- Build basic interactive charts, maps, and dashboards from scratch.
- Publish and share dashboards online to engage your audience.
The workshop is open to Extension staff and members of county and community agencies or non-profit organizations. The workshop requires advanced registration and is limited to 24 participants. Participants completing the program will receive a certificate of completion
Participants can download the Tableau software by going to https://www.tableau.com/products/public/download and filling out the user form. The software is availbe for both Windows and MacOS users.Date & Location:
October 20, 2025 Economic Development Core Facility, Iowa State University Research Park 1805 Collaboration Place Ames, IA 50010
Cost
$200 ($170 for ISU students, staff and County Extension staff)
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Registration
Format:
- Hands-on practice: Bring your own laptop and follow along step by step.
- Guided exercises: Learn by doing, with real-world examples relevant to community, nonprofit, and local government work.
- Expert instruction: No prior experience with Tableau required!
Who should attend?
Community leaders, analysts, planners, nonprofit staff, and anyone who wants to make sense of data and tell stories with impact.
Preview the preliminary workshop agenda.
For more information you can email Professor Seeger.
If you are interested in the ArcGIS Pro workshops offered in January in Ames, Iowa, Please visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/gis.