# Onboarding Qlik Sense

## Step-by-Step Guide Get Started with Qlik Sense®

Unleash the power of Qlik's associative difference with these quick and comprehensive learning resources.

[Start Now](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#welcome-sense)[Welcome Message](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/welcome.htm)

[Product OverviewDive into data to gain business insight](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-product-overview)

[Visualizing and Analyzing DataUpload data, then create and customize visualizations - gain the insights to tell your story](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-visualize-data)

[Beyond the basicsContinue your learning journey with Qlik Learning.](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-beyond-basics)

![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/r-sigona-web.jpg)

### A message from Qlik® Chief Customer Officer

We'd like to personally welcome you to Qlik! Read this [Welcome Letter](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/welcome.htm)

[Watch video](https://share.vidyard.com/watch/a4DRYqkywN6aGvcxi83Dm8?)

## Welcome to Qlik Sense

Here at Qlik we've created, developed and curated various resources to get you started quickly. [Download our Resource Guide](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/PDFs/Qlik_OnboardingResourceGuide_BrochureA4_20191203.pdf) to understand Qlik's core assets and get started with the steps below.

### Log in to discover a world of resources

Ensure the best experience possible, log in to your Qlik account.  
Don't have a Qlik account? [Register for your Qlik Account.](https://qlikid.qlik.com/register)

[Log in to Qlik account](https://login.qlik.com/samlp/ZfFM33hxPKqhNFE6F0VGkIi4c24sjPuU?RelayState=/onboarding%23mainlink1)

## Step 1Product Overview

### Beginning with the basicsExperience the power of the Associative Difference

This live preview will introduce you to Qlik Sense. Every chart, table and object is interactive and instantly updates to the current context with each action.

* [Watch a quick Product Tour](https://youtu.be/sd84bsRWSLY)
* [How to setup Qlik Sense](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/Introduction/my-qlik.htm)
* Not a customer yet?  
  [Register for a 30 day free Qlik Sense trial](https://www.qlik.com/us/trial/qlik-sense-business)

[Browse Demos](https://demos.qlik.com/)[Browse Live Preview](https://sense-demo.qlik.com/sense/app/f4b06029-74f0-4f38-b470-5592a4842683/sheet/756a9967-66cd-4320-bbc3-5135f65a4074/state/analysis)

[Continue](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-visualize-data)

## Step 2Visualizing and Analyzing Data

### Create analytics faster

Easily combine and load data, create smart visualizations and drag and drop to build rich analytics apps accelerated by suggestions and automation from AI.

2 min

#### Load, prepare and associate data

[View video clip](https://play.vidyard.com/bmF9Cs3d3bfh1snBtaJ8jH)

Smart, self-service data preparation, enhanced by AI, allows users to visually combine, transform and load data from multiple sources.

3 min

#### Connect to a variety of data sources

[View video clip](https://play.vidyard.com/phDQNHgTYkUuFabpbq51mB)

Qlik Connectors provide broad connectivity to local, on-premises, and web-based data sources.

2 min

#### Easy creation of visualizations

[View video clip](https://play.vidyard.com/87M6GeaUDapinSLDKcqK4a)

Building on our one-of-a-kind Associative technology, Qlik Sense auto-generates and prioritizes visual insights for the user, delivering the best charts and visualizations based on the overall data set.

2 min

#### Combine and customize visualizations

[View video clip](https://play.vidyard.com/w9bSZxUeqAriQYyDAuAQBy)

Choosing the best chart type can be challenging when creating your first Qlik Sense app. Chart Suggestions help you choose the best visualizations for a specific data set.

[Back](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-product-overview)[Continue](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-beyond-basics)

## Step 3Beyond the Basics

### Continue your learning journey with Qlik Learning

Qlik Learning offers hundreds of self-service courses, assessments and tutorials designed to provide the knowledge that's right for you, anytime.

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/c_datadownload.jpg)](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Data_load_basics_QS)

Course

#### Explore data loading

Compare methods for loading data into a Qlik Sense app, learn how data profiling impacts associations and display in visualizations.

[Go to course](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Data_load_basics_QS)

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/c_visualizations.jpg)](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Foundations_building_visualizations_QS)

Course

#### Dive into visualizations

A follow-along demonstration for creating each chart type, developing meaningful visualizations and configuring sheet views.

[Go to course](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Foundations_building_visualizations_QS)

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/c_dimensions-measures.jpg)](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Understand_Dimensions_Measures_QS)

Course

#### Dimensions and Measures

Develop a better understanding of dimensions and measures as they are applied to Qlik Sense visualizations.

[Go to course](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Understand_Dimensions_Measures_QS)

#### Free Learning PlansGuided learning plans for new users help you get more from Qlik Sense, visit Qlik Learning to learn more.

[Visit Qlik Learning](https://learning.qlik.com/)

[Back](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#sense-visualize-data)

## Commonly Asked Questions

### Qlik Account

* [How to register for a Qlik Account](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Support-Knowledge-Base/How-to-Register-for-a-Qlik-Account/ta-p/1710664)
* [Qlik Account requirements and restrictions](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Knowledge/Qlik-Account-Requirements-and-Restrictions/ta-p/1711918)
* [Reset your password](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Support-Knowledge-Base/How-To-Reset-The-Password-of-a-Qlik-Account/ta-p/1710667)
* [No password activation email received](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Support-Knowledge-Base/No-Activation-or-Password-Reset-Email-arrives/ta-p/1714005)

### Getting Setup

* [Tenant setup in Qlik Cloud](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/Introduction/qcs-tenant-domain.htm)
* [Multi-factor authentication in Qlik Cloud](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/Introduction/qcs-MFA.htm)
* [Deploying Qlik Sense on-premise](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense-admin/Subsystems/DeployAdministerQSE/Content/Sense_DeployAdminister/QSEoW/Deploy_QSEoW/Planning-your-deployment.htm)

### Visualizations

* [Using color in visualizations](https://blog.qlik.com/data-visualization-foundations-color)
* [Creating geographic maps](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkRFvjyuHFvLXDd9HSLJXg5GEyGClGnk3)
* [How do I replace data values?](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/How_replace_data_values)
* [What is an expression?](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/What_is_expression)

## Events & Webinars

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/event_WelcometoQlik-lrg-ondemand.png)](https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3729062/E8CDFB6785BB473E8D2D0DF71DBF440D?partnerref=onboardinghub)

### On-Demand Webinar Welcome to Qlik

Join the "Welcome to Qlik" webinar and learn about the Qlik Ecosystem, such as Community, Learning and Help.

[Learn More](https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3729062/E8CDFB6785BB473E8D2D0DF71DBF440D?partnerref=onboardinghub)

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/event_livelearningwebinars-lrg.jpg)](https://learning.qlik.com/student/all_events)

### Online Learning Live Instructor Webinars

Attend a live webinar session with our expert instructors and special guests to review learning topics in Qlik Learning and beyond.

[Learn More](https://learning.qlik.com/student/all_events)

[![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/techspert-talks-final.jpg)](https://pages.qlik.com/GAT_DA_GBL_NCWPTch3SupportTechspertThursdays_Registration.html)

### Live Webinar Techspert Talks

The best time to solve a problem is before it becomes one. You’re invited to our monthly webinar where Qlik experts share the latest insights and answer your questions!

[Sign up](https://pages.qlik.com/GAT_DA_GBL_NCWPTch3SupportTechspertThursdays_Registration.html)

[See All Webinars](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Events-Webinars/bd-p/qlik-events-webinars)

## Demo The Art of the Possible

### Qlik Sense Visualization Show Case

[![visualizations show showcase demo](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/demo-showcase.jpg)](https://showcase3.qlik.com/sense/app/6157ecd5-a867-4dbb-9534-c1c8ebdd6db3/sheet/96dfa6e5-c65c-4299-bd6b-31d2710f8390/state/analysis)

### Retail Sales

[![retail demo](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/demo-retail.jpg)](https://demos.qlik.com/qliksense/RetailSales?tags=Sales)

### Workforce Management

[![workforce demo](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Resources/Images/onboarding/demo-workforce.jpg)](https://demos.qlik.com/qliksense/WorkforceManagement?tags=Project%20Management)

[See All Demos](https://demos.qlik.com/qliksense)

## Get Answers

### Find Answers Qlik Community

Collaborate with over 60,000 Qlik technologists and members around the world to get answers to your questions, and maximize success.

[Ask a Question](https://community.qlik.com/)

### Training Qlik Learning

Access Qlik’s training platform for self-service learning anytime, anywhere. Choose what, how and when you want to learn for all skill levels.

[Learn More](https://learning.qlik.com/)

### Get Support Need Answers?

Search Qlik’s Support Knowledge database or request assisted support for highly complex issues.

[Get Support](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Support/ct-p/qlikSupport)

## Get ready to transform your entire business with data.

[Free Trial](https://www.qlik.com/us/trial/qlik-talend-free-trials)

[Need Help?](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/onboarding/Content/Onboarding/home.htm#common-questions)