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Spring 2025
Walker Management Library Workshops

Save the date for our Spring Library Workshops! We will update this page below as we schedule new workshops, as well as sharing this information in the Owen weekly email.

 

Introduction to the Bloomberg Terminal

Join the Walker Management Library for a hands-on Introduction to the Bloomberg Terminal. This session will be limited to 10 participants each and held in the computer area of the Walker Management Library. The session is designed for those with little to no experience using Bloomberg. Participants will leave with an understanding of popular functions, search strategy, and knowledge of content strengths.

 

Introduction to Data Visualization: Unlock the Power of Tableau and Power BI

Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10am-1pm in Owen 209

Join us for an immersive 3-hour workshop designed to equip students with essential data visualization skills using industry-leading tools: Tableau and Power BI.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Foundations of Data Visualization: Discover key principles that apply across all visualization tools.
  2. Tool Comparison: Get an in-depth look at Tableau and Power BI, understanding their unique strengths and applications in business contexts.
  3. Hands-On Experience: Create your own visualizations using real-world datasets and problem sets.
  4. Practical Application: Marketing datasets will be the focus of our hands-on exercises.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Receive a year-long Tableau account with license key and access to e-learning modules
  • Learn how to access and utilize Microsoft Power BI
  • Gain insights into business applications of data visualization
  • Benefit from personalized guidance from library staff and peer collaboration

What to Bring:

  • Your laptop
  • Optional: Personal dataset or project ideas

Bonus:

Pizza will be provided to fuel your creativity!

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your data storytelling skills and stand out in the competitive world of marketing and business analytics.

Register in 12Twenty

 

Questions about our offerings or suggestions for new workshops? Let us know: managementlibrary@vanderbilt.edu