Introduction to what Alteryx is.

1. Whatisalteryx?
10,000-foot view
the

2. At its core, an Alteryx workflow is simply a
file with instructions for processing data
Input
dataset1
Joindatasets filterdata
Input
dataset2
Step 1A
Step 1B
Step 2 Step 3

3. Alteryx Designer is
a desktop
application that
lets you build
these instructions
with a drag &
drop interface.

4. Each step in the instructions is carried out by
a Tool, shown as an icon in your workflow.
Filter Tool
Linking tools together lets you create complex analyses and
processes easily and with no coding.
Input
Data Tool
Union Tool

5. The original data files
are not changed.
Data only stay in the
workflow while it's
running.

6. .yxmd files can be
used again and again,
on different datasets.
They can be opened
and used by other
Designer users
the
file
type
of
an
A
lteryx
w
orkflow

7. Workflows can be simple to complex.

8. What can you do with Alteryx?
Data Prep Analysis Reporting
...and more!
Automation
Blend multiple
data sources
Cleanse values
Filter & sort
Rotate & create
tables
Find averages &
other aggregations
Enrich with formulas
Compare & contrast
See trends &
distributions
Make forecasts &
predictions
Produce PDF reports
for every segment in
your data
Create interactive
charts & graphs
Output data files &
formatted Excels
Write & reports to
intended recipients
Schedule any
workflow
Repeat old
processes with new
data

9. What can you do with Alteryx?
Prep &
Cleanse