Get Started with Tableau Data Analyst Certification Prep
Learning Objectives
After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the key topic areas of the Tableau Data Analyst Certification.
- Access resources to prepare yourself for the Tableau Data Analyst Certification.
The Tableau Data Analyst Certification
The Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst certification (known in this module as the Tableau Data Analyst certification for short) is designed for individuals who enable stakeholders to make business decisions by understanding the business problem, identifying data to explore for analysis, and delivering actionable insights.
By successfully passing the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam (known in this module as the Tableau Data Analyst exam for short), you demonstrate a thorough knowledge and applied understanding of the core Tableau knowledge and experiential development skills needed to work with various Tableau products, including Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and either Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud.
To pass the Tableau Data Analyst exam, you can do the following.
- Connect to data sources and perform data transformations.
- Explore and analyze data.
- Create meaningful visualizations that answer key business questions.
- Share and keep content current by publishing, scheduling, and maintaining it on the web.
Preparing for the Exam
Preparing for the Tableau Data Analyst exam takes time. This module is focused on all of the key exam topics, with each topic covered in its own unit. All four units contain real-world scenarios, click-to-reveal interactivities, links to resources, and key topic areas to study. This module highlights key information from the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam guide. Be sure to view the full details before registering.
Don’t forget to join the Trailblazer Community, where you can ask questions, collaborate, and join groups to help you prepare for your exam.
There are no prerequisites for the exam. Upon successful completion of this exam, candidates are awarded the title of Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst. This title is valid for one year.
Exam Logistics and Policies
Curious about the logistics of the exam? Here are some quick facts for you.
Recommended Experience |
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Prerequisites | No prerequisites are required; however, the Data Analyst should have the skills to pass the Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations exam. Note: The Data Analyst exam is an advancement of the skills developed from the Tableau Desktop Foundations certification. Candidates are not tested on the level of the Tableau Desktop Foundations exam because they are assumed to possess the competencies covered in that exam. | |
Number of Questions | 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions and five nonscored questions | |
Passing Score | 65% | |
Results | Please allow up to 24 hours to receive your exam results via email and for My Dashboard to be updated | |
Cost | US $200 plus applicable taxes as required by local law | |
Location | Proctored exam delivered onsite at a Pearson VUE testing center or in an online proctored environment | |
Restrictions | No hard-copy or online materials can be referenced during the exam | |
The quality of our certification exams and the value our certifications provide is our highest priority. Protecting the security and confidentiality of our exams is essential to providing our customers with certifications that are respected and industry-leading.
As a participant of the Salesforce Certification program, you’re required to accept the terms of the certification program agreement. Read the Salesforce Certification Program Agreement to take a look at some important reminders about the certification exam.
Maintain Your Certification
One of the benefits of holding a Salesforce certification is always being up to date on new product releases. You'll be required to complete the Salesforce Certified Tableau certification maintenance module on Trailhead once a year.
Don’t let your hard-earned certification expire! If you don't complete all maintenance requirements by the due date, your certification will expire.
What This Module Covers
This module is focused on these key topics, with each topic covered in its own unit.
- Connect to and Transform Data: 24%
- Explore and Analyze Data: 41%
- Create Content: 26%
- Publish and Manage Content on Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud: 9%
In each of the corresponding units, you learn the key areas to study for these four sections of the exam, including working through common scenarios.
Up first, dive in to the exam section on how to Connect to and Transform Data. Let’s go!