Tableau Desktop Training Part 1: Fundamentals

Drowning in spreadsheets and scattered data, but struggling to find clear answers? Many professionals waste hours searching for insights, only to end up with confusing reports and missed opportunities. Tableau Desktop: Part 1 provides the solution with a hands-on course that empowers you to connect, analyze, and visualize data, transforming chaos into compelling dashboards and actionable insights—no coding required.

With over 90% of the world’s data created in just the last two years, the ability to turn raw information into meaningful insights has become a critical skill. Tableau is the industry-leading platform for intuitive data analysis and visualization, trusted by organizations worldwide. In this course, you’ll learn how to build interactive dashboards, create dynamic reports, and tell clear data-driven stories that inform smarter decisions. Whether you’re new to data visualization or preparing for Tableau certification, you’ll leave with the skills to make a measurable impact.

This course equips you with the essential Tableau skills to analyze data, build dashboards, and prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification exam.

You will learn to:

• Navigate Tableau and configure core functions with confidence
• Connect to data sources, prepare data, and manage fields effectively
• Create and customize impactful visualizations and dashboards
• Apply filters, groups, and annotations to highlight key insights
• Build the knowledge needed to succeed on the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam

This course is ideal for anyone who works with data and wants to communicate insights more effectively, including:

• Professionals who use desktop or web-based data-management tools for numerical or general data analysis
• Individuals responsible for capturing and reporting on data to peers, executives, or clients
• Those who need to create data visualizations for reports or explain data analysis through visuals
• Anyone aiming to communicate complex findings clearly through interactive dashboards and stories
• Students or professionals planning to earn the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification (by passing the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam)
• Those preparing for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification (by passing the Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam)

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience managing data with Microsoft® Excel® or Google Sheets™.

Optionally, having experience with other data analytics tools, such as Google Analytics™ or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, as well as an understanding of database design concepts or a background in statistical analysis, will help you get even more out of Tableau.