Certification Overview
The Tableau Desktop Specialist certification validates your ability to connect to data, prepare it, explore insights, and build visualizations using Tableau. It’s the entry-level credential in Tableau’s certification track and focuses on core Tableau functionality — no coding or advanced analytics required.
This certification is ideal for new data analysts, professionals in business roles, or anyone using Tableau to visualize data and drive decisions.
Who It’s For
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Aspiring data analysts and business analysts
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Students and professionals looking to add Tableau to their skill set
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Marketing, finance, HR, and operations professionals working with dashboards
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Anyone preparing for higher-level Tableau certifications (e.g., Certified Associate)
Skills Measured
You’ll be tested on your knowledge in five domains:
1. Connecting to & Preparing Data (15%)
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Connect to different data sources (Excel, CSV, databases)
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Understand Tableau data types and file types
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Perform joins, blends, and unions
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Use filters and data source customizations
2. Exploring & Analyzing Data (35%)
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Sort, filter, group, and create hierarchies
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Use aggregations and calculations
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Apply quick table calculations
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Drill down into details and use reference lines
3. Understanding Tableau Concepts (20%)
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Tableau terminology and product components
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Data granularity and aggregation
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Difference between live vs. extract connections
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Understanding discrete vs. continuous fields
4. Building Dashboards (25%)
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Build worksheets, dashboards, and stories
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Use actions (filters, highlights)
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Format visualizations (labels, legends, annotations)
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Design for interactivity and layout
5. Field and Chart Types (5%)
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Select the appropriate chart for your data
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Use bar, line, scatter, map, pie, and Gantt charts
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Customize axes and labels
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 2 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
