Tableau Certified Data Analyst Study Guide: Learn the Core Concepts and Techniques Necessary to Ace the Exam

In today’s data-driven world, earning the Tableau Certified Data Analyst credential signals your ability to connect, analyze, and communicate insights using one of the industry’s leading visualization platforms. This study guide offers practical and comprehensive preparation for the certification exam, with walk-throughs, best practices, vocabulary, and example questions to help you build both confidence and competence in Tableau.

Written by Christopher Gardner, business intelligence analyst and lead Tableau developer at the University of Michigan, this guide supports first-time test-takers and seasoned users alike. You’ll begin with foundational skills in Tableau Prep Builder and Tableau Desktop—connecting, combining, and preparing data—before progressing to building effective visualizations, performing calculations, and applying advanced tools like level-of-detail expressions, parameters, forecasts, and predictive analytics.

• Read, manipulate, and prepare data for analysis
• Navigate Tableau’s tools to build impactful visualizations
• Write calculations and functions to enhance your dashboards
• Share your work responsibly with secure publishing options