Tableau Academic Programs
Closing the data literacy gap with free software and learning resources for students and teachers.

We're on a mission to create a data literate world
Since 2011, Tableau Academic programs have enabled more than 2.5 million students and teachers from accredited institutions around the world with critical data skills. As data literacy increases in importance, learning analytics with Tableau will help students stand out professionally, driving faster insights and informed decisions in their work.
Tableau for Students
Acquire critical data skills to prepare you for a digital, data-driven future. Set yourself up against the competition, land your dream job, and leave a lasting impact.
GET TABLEAU FOR FREETableau for Teaching
Ignite creativity and data problem-solving in the classroom with free access to software and curricula for teaching beginners to advanced users.
TEACH WITH TABLEAUTableau Data Kids
Spark curiosity with activities designed to teach young learners about data, developed and tested by the Tableau Community.
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Student Stories
This summer, we reached out to our student community and asked them to tell us about their journey with data, and to see what advice they have for students interested in learning data analytics. And as we head into sunny weather and end a very trying year, we couldn’t think of a better time to celebrate with our students.
watch nowI want students to know you can teach yourself Tableau. I was an Economics major at Michigan State and while didn’t learn Tableau in the classroom, I also knew that what you learn in class and what’s valuable in a professional setting can be very different!

Improve your data skills today!
Take advantage of our commitment to close the data skills gap by using our programs and resources to level up your data skills and the skills of those around you today!
Extend your analytics journey and grow your network on campus
Expand your data skills—on demand, on us
Learn Tableau at your own pace for free
Through Tableau for Students, students receive eLearning for free for one year. Find what path is right for you.
Be a data rockstar with eLearning
Tableau is on a mission to create a data-literate world. Data Literacy for All is a free eLearning program that provides data skills, regardless of skill level.