Certification
Tableau Certified Data Analyst
Get certified in the hottest role in data analytics.
- Fee: $250
- Reschedule fee: $25
- Prerequisites: None
- Suggested product experience: 6+ months
- Product version: Currently testing on 2021.1
- Title valid for: 2 years
- Exam prep guide: Download here
- Recommended training: Explore courses
- Language(s) offered: English and Japanese
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Exam details
A Tableau data analyst enables stakeholders to make business decisions by understanding the business problem, identifying data to explore for analysis and delivering actionable insights. Make sure to review the full Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam prep guide before registering.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this exam. Everyone learns differently and everyone’s everyday use of Tableau varies. Recommendations for learning resources and experience with the product are guidelines, not requirements.
Exam format
- Time limit: 120 minutes (includes 3 minutes to review NDA and 5 minutes for tutorial)
- Question format:
- Knowledge-based: Multiple choice, multiple selection, and active screen (includes build list, drag and drop, and hot area). A video tutorial and demonstration of knowledge-based question types can be viewed here.
- Performance-based: Hands-on lab. A video tutorial and demonstration of performance-based question types can be viewed here.
- Number of questions:
- Scored items: 30 knowledge-based items and 1 hands-on lab with 10-11 tasks
- Unscored items: up to 15 items including knowledge-based and hands-on lab tasks
- Scoring: The exam results are provided via email within 48 hours of completion.
- Passing score: The passing scaled score for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam is 750.
- Language(s) offered: English and Japanese
- Exam delivery method: Testing centre and online delivery are both available. For the best experience with hands-on questions, a testing centre is recommended. Learn more about the check-in process and testing experience for each method here.
For more information, download the full Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam prep guide.
Prepare for your exam
One of the best preparations is role experience and time with the product. To be prepared, candidates are strongly encouraged to have at least 6 months of experience. We also encourage you to explore some of our expert training options:
Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam Readiness
This course is a ready-made bundle designed to help you build the skills and confidence you need to become a Tableau Certified Data Analyst. And you get two exam vouchers, just in case.
Tableau Training Pass
Unlimited access to our most popular virtual classroom courses. Here is our two-step process to get the most out of the pass as you prepare for your exam.
Analyst learning path
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