Foundational data visualization certification covering Tableau Desktop — connecting to data, building views, dashboards, formatting, and basic calculations. Entry point to the Tableau certification ladder. Now part of Salesforce since 2019.
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For experienced Tableau users, the cert is "free credential" — passable in 1–2 weeks. For analysts already familiar with viz tools (Power BI, Looker, Excel), Tableau learning curve is gentle. Useful primarily as ATS keyword for Tableau-specific roles.
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For data analysts / BI analysts in Tableau-shop enterprises, this is the entry credential. Tableau Desktop Certified Associate / Professional the deeper-tier next steps. Power BI alternatives gaining ground in Microsoft-heavy shops.
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Free Tableau Public + Tableau Desktop free trial sufficient for hands-on prep. Tableau eLearning (free for 90 days post-account-creation) covers exam objectives. Most pass with 30–50h prep. Andy Kriebel + LearningTableau YouTube cited.
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May 10, 2026
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Salesforce-owned Tableau's entry-level cert. $100 fee. Doesn't expire. Covers connecting to data, basic visualizations, calculations, dashboards. Strong resume keyword for analytics / BI roles in Tableau-using organizations.
Official Tableau training. Free for 90 days after account creation. Covers full exam blueprint.
Free YouTube tutorials from Andy Kriebel — widely cited as best free Tableau resource.
Multiple Udemy practice-test packs. Look for ones updated for current exam format.
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Yes — remote or test center
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~30 hours