Apache Superset Masterclass: Build Modern BI Dashboards

Create powerful, interactive dashboards and visualizations with the open-source Apache Superset BI platform

What you'll learn
- Set up connections to databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, DuckDB, etc., and understand dataset management.
- Design and build dynamic dashboards with cross-filtering, tabs, custom layouts, and filters for business storytelling.
- Leverage SQL Lab to write, save, and reuse SQL queries for more advanced data analysis.
- Build a complete, interactive dashboard project that simulates a real business scenario in sales, marketing, or finance.
- Step-by-step instructions to install Superset using Docker and alternative methods, with full configuration walkthroughs.

Requirements
- Familiarity with tables, rows, columns, and basic SQL concepts

Description
Mastering Apache Superset: Build Modern BI Dashboards

Are you looking for a fast, modern, and open-source alternative to expensive BI tools like Tableau or Power BI?

Welcome to"Mastering Apache Superset"— your complete guide to building beautiful, interactive dashboards and unlocking insights with data, using one of the most popular open-source business intelligence platforms available today.

Whether you're a data analyst, developer, data engineer, or just someone passionate about working with data, this course will help youturn raw data into meaningful, visual stories—without needing to be a coding expert.

What This Course Covers:

Module 1: Getting Started

What is Apache Superset and why it's gaining popularity in data teams globally

How it fits into a modern data stack

Installing Superset using Docker (and alternatives if needed)

Module 2: Connecting to Your Data

Setting up connections to PostgreSQL, MySQL, DuckDB, etc.

Creating and managing datasets

Writing SQL queries and building virtual datasets

Module 3: Visualizing Your Data

Explore 30+ built-in chart types

Configure filters, tooltips, custom metrics, and drilldowns

Best practices for building clean and effective visualizations

Module 4: Dashboards That Tell a Story

Combine multiple charts into dynamic dashboards

Cross-filtering, interactivity, and layout customization

Sharing, exporting, and embedding dashboards in other platforms

Module 5: SQL Lab for Analysts

Use SQL Lab to write, save, and reuse queries

Analyze large datasets directly in the browser

Integrate SQL Lab outputs into dashboards

Module 6: User Access & Security

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Implementing row-level security (RLS)

Managing users, permissions, and team collaboration

Module 7: Superset Administration

Understanding Superset's architecture

Configuring performance and caching

Deployment options for production environments

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

Confidently install, configure, and use Apache Superset for business intelligence

Create visually compelling dashboards that tell clear, actionable stories

Work with real databases and datasets in a highly interactive environment

Share your insights with decision-makers or clients through intuitive visuals

Who this course is for:
- Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Professionals
- Data Engineers and Developers
- Anyone Exploring Alternatives to Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
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