Self-Paced Course
Tableau Desktop Certification Prep
Hands-on guide to acing the Tableau Desktop Specialist & Data Analyst exams, with project files and full-length practice tests
Course Description
This course is designed to help you build the exact skills you need to ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist and Certified Data Analyst exams, guaranteed.
Throughout the course, you’ll play the role of a BI Analyst for BankMaven, a financial institution based in the US. You’ll use Tableau Desktop, and the skills you learn throughout the course, to design and build an executive dashboard from scratch.
Our project will incorporate all of the skills required for certification, including connecting and blending data, creating charts and geospatial maps, applying analytics tools and calculations, filtering and examining data, and designing custom, interactive dashboards and stories.
We’ll also walk through everything you need to know about the certification process itself, including exam options and structure, topic breakdowns, question types, rules, scheduling options, and tips for success.
Finally, we'll wrap things up with two full-length practice exams, with hands-on and knowledge-based questions designed to mirror the actual exam experience and make sure you're ready for the real deal.
If you're ready to level-up your skills, increase your earning potential, and become a certified Tableau expert, this is the course for you.
COURSE CURRICULUM:
- Course Structure & Outline
- Course Project
- Setting Expectations
- DOWNLOAD: Course Resources
- Downloading Tableau Public (Free)
- Tableau Public Installation for Mac
- Tableau Public Installation for PC
- Downloading Tableau Desktop (Trial)
- Certification Exam Levels
- Exam Structure
- Skills Measured
- Exam Question Types
- Example | Multiple Choice & Response
- Example | Active Screen
- Example | Build List
- Example | Drag & Drop
- Example | Hot Area
- Example | Hands-on Lab
- Exam Rules
- Scheduling Options
- Exam Results
- Tips for Success
- QUIZ: Preparing for the Exam
- Connecting to Data
- Data Connection Types
- Data Connection Examples
- The Data Source Interface
- PRO TIP: The Data Interpreter
- Transforming Data
- Live Connections vs. Extracts
- Extract Options (Trial/Paid Only)
- Combining Data
- Tableau Data Model
- Logical & Physical Layers
- Unions & Joins
- Data Blending
- QUIZ: Connecting to Data
- Field Types & Charts
- Dimensions & Measures
- Discrete vs. Continuous Fields
- Tableau-Generated Fields
- Bar Charts
- Line Charts
- Scatter Plots
- Crosstabs
- Highlight Tables
- Multi-Axis Charts
- Histograms
- Heatmaps
- Treemaps
- Bullet Graphs
- Mark Types
- Marks Card Properties
- PRO TIP: Titles & Captions
- QUIZ: Field Types & Charts
- Mapping & Analytics
- Geospatial Data
- The Mapping Workspace
- Map Layers
- Custom Territories
- Background Images
- Common Mapping Issues
- The Analytics Pane
- Regression Models
- Trend Lines
- Forecasting
- Control Charts
- Box Plots
- QUIZ: Mapping & Analytics
- Calculations
- Calculated Fields
- Calculation Syntax
- Creating Calculated Fields
- Aggregation
- Aggregation Types
- Common Calculation Functions
- Basic Aggregate Functions
- String Functions
- Logical Functions
- Date Functions
- Table Calculations
- Addressing & Partitioning
- Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions
- Choosing an LOD Type
- Creating Parameters
- QUIZ: Calculations
- Examining & Filtering
- Sorting Data
- Grouping Data
- Creating Sets
- Defining Hierarchies
- The Filter Shelf
- Context Filters
- Date Filters
- Discrete Date Filters
- Default Field Properties
- Data Highlighter
- PRO TIP: Viz Animations
- QUIZ: Examining & Filtering
- Dashboards & Stories
- Dashboard Layout
- Dashboard Sizing
- Tiled vs. Floating
- Dashboard Objects
- Formatting
- Filter Actions
- Device Designer
- Stories
- Sharing Dashboards
- QUIZ: Dashboards & Stories
- Practice Exams
- Exam 1
- SOLUTION: Exam 1
- Exam 2
- SOLUTION: Exam 2
- Additional Resources
- Course Feedback Survey
- Share the Love!
- Next Steps
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
- Tableau Desktop users looking to sharpen and certify their skills
- Aspiring analysts seeking to add industry-recognized credentials to the resume
- Anyone looking for a hands-on, comprehensive guide to clearing the Tableau Desktop Specialist and Data Analyst exams
WHAT ARE THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS?
- Tableau Public (free) or Tableau Desktop (we'll walk through the install)
- Experience with analytics tools or BI platforms a plus, but not required
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Every subscription includes access to the following course materials
- Interactive Project files
- Downloadable e-books
- Graded quizzes and assessments
- 1-on-1 Expert support
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Verified credentials & accredited badges
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