Tableau Desktop Foundations Cert Prep

Learn Tableau Data Analytics and Prepare for your First Certification!

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Created byEmily Call, MBA

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Tableau
Data Analytics
Tableau Foundations
Tableau Desktop

Course content

7 sections • 151 lectures • 5h 42m total length

Welcome to the course!1:02
Course Structure1:02
About Emily0:34
About Jeremy0:30
Use of Generative AI0:48
Introduction to the Glossary0:23
About the Exam10:36
Get Tableau Public3:56
Connect to Superstore Data1:07

Introduction to Understanding Tableau Concepts0:43
Qualitative Data2:33
Quantitative Data2:27
Dimensions1:35
Measures1:46
Dimensions vs Measures3:36
Discrete Fields1:20
Continuous Fields2:24
Discrete vs Continuous4:16
Headers1:22
Axis1:59
Discrete vs Continuous Dates3:05
Aggregations3:00
Average1:20
Sum1:02
Median1:19
Count1:42
Count Distinct (CountD)2:31
Minimum1:16
Maximum1:21
Percentiles1:23
Standard Deviation (St. Dev)0:39
Aggregated Measures2:25
Aggregated Dimensions1:38
Visualizing with Aggregations1:52
Key Terms: Understanding Tableau Concepts1:58
Practice Questions Walkthrough: Understanding Tableau Concepts3:32

Introduction to Connecting and Preparing Data0:41
Finding Data3:34
What is Data?2:37
Importing Data into Tableau2:09
Types of Data Sources2:53
Adding a Secondary Data Source1:30
Live vs Extract5:04
Extract Refreshing Full vs Incremental5:09
Physical Tables vs Logical Tables3:42
Join Types4:29
Creating a Join2:06
Creating a Union1:15
Creating a Relationship1:28
Wildcards2:24
Data Interpreter1:05
Data Blending1:39
When to Use Each Relationship Type2:25
File Types4:12
Export a .TWB1:10
Export a .TWBX0:37
Export a .HYPER0:47
Export a .TDS0:34
Export a .TDSX0:41
What are fields5:09
Field Data Types4:11
Aliases1:46
Renaming a Field1:39
Geographic Roles1:49
Change Data Types1:15
Key Terms: Connecting to and Preparing Data1:58
Practice Question Walkthrough: Connecting to and Preparing Data3:08

Introduction to Exploring and Analyzing Data1:24
What are charts2:50
Create a Bar Chart1:44
Create a Line Chart1:29
Create a Stacked Bar Chart1:31
Create an Area Chart2:48
Create a Highlight Table2:51
Create a Crosstab1:21
Create a Tree Map2:11
Create a Packed Bubble Chart1:50
Create a Scatterplot2:04
Create a Bullet Graph3:09
Create a Map Using Geographic Data3:06
Create a Filled Map1:56
Create a Density Map1:18
Create a Symbol Map1:19
Create a Gantt Chart3:29
Create a Combined Axis Chart1:52
Create a Dual Axis Chart1:32
Combined Axis Chart vs Dual Axis Chart3:14
Marks3:07
Totals on Worksheets1:17
Data Pane3:49
Analytics Pane7:36
Create a Box and Whisker Plot0:58
Tableau Order of Operations3:05
Extract Filters1:17
Data Source Filters1:45
Context Filters1:10
Dimensions Filters0:57
Measure Filters1:54
Table Calculation Filters1:46
Adding Filters to View1:13
Date Filters1:22
Hierarchies2:40
Manual Sorts1:48
Computed Sorts1:31
Reference Lines2:44
Bins1:36
HIstograms1:55
Types of Calculations3:31
Quick Table Calculations2:35
Quick Table Calculations vs Custom2:22
Calculated Fields2:07
String Calculated Fields3:01
Date Calculated Fields1:58
What are Parameters2:31
Setting up Parameters4:30
What is LOD3:11
LOD Expressions3:11
Key Terms: Exploring and Analysing Data2:06
Practice Question Walkthrough: Exploring and Analyzing Data4:00

Introduction to Sharing Insights1:07
Using Color on Worksheets1:57
How to Change Fonts3:18
Changing Default Properties1:52
Marks as Shapes2:07
Mark Size2:05
Worksheet Data Highlighter1:53
Viz Animations2:00
Viz in Tooltip1:40
What are Dashboards?5:24
Sheets vs Objects3:14
Adding Worksheets to a Dashboard1:24
Dashboard Objects2:51
Tiled Objects2:02
Floating Objects2:16
Dashboard Actions2:47
Dashboard Filters2:18
Dashboard Data Highlighter1:40
Dashboard URL Actions2:30
Legends2:02
Dashboard Layouts2:29
Creating a Device Specific Dashboard2:51
Stories and Story Points4:12
Exporting Workbooks2:09
Export to Power Point1:15
Export Underlying Data1:00
Sharing a Workbook2:32
Key Terms Walkthrough: Sharing Insights2:35
Practice Question Walkthrough: Sharing Insights2:40

Requirements

No Experience Needed

Description

Tableau Desktop Foundations Certification Prep

Prepare with confidence for the Tableau Desktop Foundations Certification exam in this comprehensive, beginner-friendly course designed to help you master the essential skills tested on the certification. Whether you're new to Tableau or looking to validate your data visualization knowledge, this course provides a structured path to exam readiness.

You'll learn how to connect to and prepare data, build effective visualizations, analyze data using Tableau's core features, and share insights through dashboards and stories. Each section is aligned with the key exam objectives, helping you focus on the concepts and skills that matter most.

Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience creating charts, applying filters, working with calculations, understanding dimensions and measures, and building interactive dashboards. Practice activities, exam-style questions, and real-world examples reinforce learning and help you identify areas for improvement before test day.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of Tableau Desktop fundamentals, increased confidence in your analytical abilities, and the knowledge needed to successfully pursue the Tableau Desktop Foundations Certification.

What you'll learn:

Connect to and prepare data from multiple sources
Understand Tableau concepts such as dimensions, measures, discrete, and continuous fields
Create and customize a variety of visualizations
Explore and analyze data using filters, groups, sets, and calculations
Build interactive dashboards and stories
Share insights effectively with stakeholders
Prepare for the Tableau Desktop Foundations Certification exam with practice questions and exam-focused content

Who this course is for:

Aspiring Tableau users
Business analysts and data analysts
Students and professionals seeking Tableau certification
Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in data visualization and analytics with Tableau

Who this course is for:

Beginners to Tableau

Tableau Desktop Foundations Cert Prep

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Course content

Introduction9 lectures • 20min

Understanding Tableau Concepts27 lectures • 54min

Connecting to and Preparing Data31 lectures • 1hr 13min

Exploring and Analyzing Data52 lectures • 2hr 2min

Sharing Insights29 lectures • 1hr 8min

Practice Exam1 lecture • 1min

Thanks for Taking the Course!2 lectures • 5min

Requirements

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