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Tableau Desktop Specialist

Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification

Tableau's entry-level certification covering connecting to and preparing data, exploring and analyzing it, sharing insights, and core Tableau concepts. A widely recognized credential for data analyst and business intelligence roles.

$10060 minutes

What's on the exam

Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam Guide

Connecting to & Preparing Data

25%

Connecting to data sources (files, servers, extracts) · Creating and managing extracts · Joins, unions, and relationships · Data interpreter and pivoting · Managing data properties (data types, aliases, defaults) · Metadata and the data source page

Exploring & Analyzing Data

35%

Creating charts and views · Calculated fields and basic calculations · Sorting, grouping, and sets · Filters and quick filters · Reference lines, trend lines, and forecasting · Aggregations and table calculations

Sharing Insights

25%

Building and formatting dashboards · Creating stories · Dashboard actions and interactivity · Formatting workbooks and views · Publishing and sharing workbooks · Presentation mode and exports

Understanding Tableau Concepts

15%

Dimensions vs. measures · Discrete vs. continuous fields · Aggregation and granularity · Tableau file types (.twb, .twbx, .tde, .hyper) · The Tableau product ecosystem · Marks, shelves, and the workspace

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tableau Desktop Specialist cost?

The Tableau Desktop Specialist costs $100. Plus applicable taxes.

How long is the Tableau Desktop Specialist and how many questions does it have?

45 questions (40 scored, 5 unscored) — 60 minutes.

What do you need to pass the Tableau Desktop Specialist?

Scaled score of 750 (approximately 70% correct).

Can you retake the Tableau Desktop Specialist?

Waiting period between attempts per Tableau retake policy.

What is the best way to study for the Tableau Desktop Specialist?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Connecting to & Preparing Data 25%, Exploring & Analyzing Data 35%, Sharing Insights 25%, Understanding Tableau Concepts 15%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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