Expert Tableau Specialists Path

Learning PathTableau Specialist

This path will help you build expert-level Business Intelligence skills with Tableau Desktop, Prep & Server, and ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist & Certified Data Analyst exams

65 hours

6 courses

2 projects

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Overview

This path is designed to help you build expert-level data prep, analysis and visualization skills using the full Tableau stack.

Our Intro to Tableau Desktop course is designed to get you up and running with Tableau. You'll learn how to connect and transform data, explore sorting, filtering and grouping tools, define custom calculations and parameters, and tie everything together with dynamic, interactive dashboards.

Next we'll introduce Tableau Prep, and explore tools for combining, shaping, and cleaning raw data for analysis. You'll learn how to connect and configure sources, group, split and clean data, create custom LOD and analytic calculations, and use tools to join, aggregate and transform tables.

To round out the Tableau ecosytem, we'll introduce Tableau Server & Tableau Online. Here you'll learn how to create, manage, publish and share workbooks online, and apply powerful tools like scheduled refresh, data-driven alerts, custom metrics and views, and more.

From there we'll dive into expert-level visualization topics in Tableau Desktop (including data relationships, advanced calculations, and dynamic design techniques), followed by speed and performance tips to help you build fast, scalable, and user-friendly dashboards.

Last but not least, our Tableau Certification Prep course will review the exact skills you need to ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist and Certified Data Analyst exams, with project-based demos, exam tips, and full-length practice tests.

This path is designed to help you learn job-ready skills, solve real business problems, and build a project portfolio to showcase your skills to peers and employers.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PATH?

Anyone seeking to build a deep and well-rounded Tableau skill set
BI professionals looking to design advanced dashboards & visuals
Aspiring analysts seeking to add industry-recognized credentials to the resume
Students looking for a hands-on, project-based learning experience

WHAT ARE THE PATH REQUIREMENTS?

Tableau Public (free) or Tableau Desktop
Tableau Prep (free 14-day trial then $70/mo)
Tableau Server or Tableau Online (free 14-day trial)
Experience with analytics tools or BI platforms a plus, but not required

Curriculum

Course

Intro to Tableau DesktopLearn how to analyze and visualize data with Tableau Desktop, and build real-world projects & dashboards

Guided Project

Global CO2 EmissionsCreate an interactive dashboard showcasing 250 years of CO2 emissions data

Course

Intro to Tableau PrepLearn how to combine, shape, clean and prepare raw data for analysis using Tableau Prep

Guided Project

CrossFit Games AnalysisAnalyze CrossFit Games' results and athlete profiles

Course

Tableau Server for AnalystsLearn how to create, manage, publish, and share reports and dashboards using Tableau Server and Tableau Online

Course

Advanced Tableau DesktopBuild expert-level Tableau skills by mastering relationships, advanced calculations, predictive analytics, and dynamic design

Course

Tableau Speed & PerformanceOptimize Tableau Desktop performance and learn how to build fast, scalable, and user-friendly dashboards

Course

Tableau Desktop Certification PrepHands-on guide to acing the Tableau Desktop Specialist & Data Analyst exams, with project files and full-length practice tests

Instructors

Dustin Cabral

Dustin CabralDustin is a professional Tableau developer and data visualization consultant with 10+ years of experience leading analytics and BI projects. He's a featured Tableau author and currently leads the world's largest Tableau User Group.

Overview

This path is designed to help you build expert-level data prep, analysis and visualization skills using the full Tableau stack.

Our Intro to Tableau Desktop course is designed to get you up and running with Tableau. You'll learn how to connect and transform data, explore sorting, filtering and grouping tools, define custom calculations and parameters, and tie everything together with dynamic, interactive dashboards.

Next we'll introduce Tableau Prep, and explore tools for combining, shaping, and cleaning raw data for analysis. You'll learn how to connect and configure sources, group, split and clean data, create custom LOD and analytic calculations, and use tools to join, aggregate and transform tables.

To round out the Tableau ecosytem, we'll introduce Tableau Server & Tableau Online. Here you'll learn how to create, manage, publish and share workbooks online, and apply powerful tools like scheduled refresh, data-driven alerts, custom metrics and views, and more.

From there we'll dive into expert-level visualization topics in Tableau Desktop (including data relationships, advanced calculations, and dynamic design techniques), followed by speed and performance tips to help you build fast, scalable, and user-friendly dashboards.

Last but not least, our Tableau Certification Prep course will review the exact skills you need to ace the Tableau Desktop Specialist and Certified Data Analyst exams, with project-based demos, exam tips, and full-length practice tests.

This path is designed to help you learn job-ready skills, solve real business problems, and build a project portfolio to showcase your skills to peers and employers.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PATH?

Anyone seeking to build a deep and well-rounded Tableau skill set
BI professionals looking to design advanced dashboards & visuals
Aspiring analysts seeking to add industry-recognized credentials to the resume
Students looking for a hands-on, project-based learning experience

WHAT ARE THE PATH REQUIREMENTS?

Tableau Public (free) or Tableau Desktop
Tableau Prep (free 14-day trial then $70/mo)
Tableau Server or Tableau Online (free 14-day trial)
Experience with analytics tools or BI platforms a plus, but not required

Instructors

Dustin Cabral

Dustin CabralDustin is a professional Tableau developer and data visualization consultant with 10+ years of experience leading analytics and BI projects. He's a featured Tableau author and currently leads the world's largest Tableau User Group.

Curriculum

Course

Intro to Tableau DesktopLearn how to analyze and visualize data with Tableau Desktop, and build real-world projects & dashboards

Guided Project

Global CO2 EmissionsCreate an interactive dashboard showcasing 250 years of CO2 emissions data

Course

Intro to Tableau PrepLearn how to combine, shape, clean and prepare raw data for analysis using Tableau Prep

Guided Project

CrossFit Games AnalysisAnalyze CrossFit Games' results and athlete profiles

Course

Tableau Server for AnalystsLearn how to create, manage, publish, and share reports and dashboards using Tableau Server and Tableau Online

Course

Advanced Tableau DesktopBuild expert-level Tableau skills by mastering relationships, advanced calculations, predictive analytics, and dynamic design

Course

Tableau Speed & PerformanceOptimize Tableau Desktop performance and learn how to build fast, scalable, and user-friendly dashboards

Course

Tableau Desktop Certification PrepHands-on guide to acing the Tableau Desktop Specialist & Data Analyst exams, with project files and full-length practice tests

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