Salesforce (Tableau)
Tableau Desktop Foundations
Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations (formerly Tableau Desktop Specialist)
Salesforce's entry-level Tableau certification (formerly Tableau Desktop Specialist) 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.
What's on the exam
Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations Exam Guide (tests on Tableau 2022.3)
Connecting to & Preparing Data
23%Live connections vs. extracts · Creating extracts and saving .tds metadata · Relationships, joins, and unions · Data sources with multiple connections · Managing data properties (data types, aliases, defaults) · Metadata and the data source page
Exploring & Analyzing Data
37%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 Foundations cost?
The Tableau Desktop Foundations costs $75. Plus applicable taxes; retakes are free.
How long is the Tableau Desktop Foundations and how many questions does it have?
40 scored items plus up to 5 unscored — 70 minutes.
What do you need to pass the Tableau Desktop Foundations?
48% (English version).
Can you retake the Tableau Desktop Foundations?
Free retakes per Salesforce certification policy.
What is the best way to study for the Tableau Desktop Foundations?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Connecting to & Preparing Data 23%, Exploring & Analyzing Data 37%, Sharing Insights 25%, Understanding Tableau Concepts 15%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
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