Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals
Start here to learn core Tableau skills in an introductory class. You’ll gain a comprehensive introduction to data analysis and visual design in Tableau. You’ll build a range of visualisations – from single worksheets to dashboards – and you'll learn techniques to apply to your own data analysis with Tableau.
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This course is available in the Tableau Training Pass. Get 90 days of unlimited virtual live instruction for Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep.
Who should take this course?:
This course is designed for Tableau beginners. It’s for anyone who works with data, regardless of technical or analytical background. If you’re an author, analyst, designer, data scientist or admin new to Tableau, start here. This course accommodates authoring in Tableau Desktop, Tableau Cloud and Tableau Server.
When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Connect to data and edit a data source.
- Sort, filter and group data.
- Use the Tableau workspace to create visualisations.
- Build a range of essential chart types for analysis.
- Create basic calculations, including quick table calculations.
- Build interactive dashboards to reveal data insights.
- Describe how to share and publish visualisations.
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Prerequisites
- None
Course includes
- A course manual containing key concepts on each topic covered and hands-on activities to reinforce the skills and knowledge attained
- A digital student resources folder containing Tableau workbooks and data sources to support the hands-on activities
- 90 days access to Tableau eLearning to discover self-paced, guided learning paths and earn digital badges (public classroom attendees only)
- This course provides a certification of completion
- Continuing education credit (CPE) hours: 13 or 11.25 depending on the course you select (the 2 days/8 hrs per day option or the 5 days/2.5 hours per day option, respectively)
This course is part of the Author, Designer, Analyst and Data Scientist learning paths. Find out more.
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Your journey to get Tableau Certified
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1. Decide which exam is right for you.Whether it's the Tableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data Analyst, we have an exam to help you showcase your skills. |
Explore exam options |
2. Build your skill proficiency.Attend Desktop I to build your skill foundation with expert instructors. Explore the virtual course schedule. Depending on which exam you want to take, you might need to attend more than one course. |
See course schedule |
3. Get your exam on the books.Create an account with Pearson VUE to purchase your exam and circle your exam date on the calendar. |
Schedule your exam |
4. Practice, practice, practice.Try your skills with sample questions that can be found in each exam prep guide. |
Download exam guide |
5. Take your exam.Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and double-check that your computer is exam-ready. You can also test in one of 5,000+ in-person testing centres around the world. |
Complete your tech check |