Welcome to Tableau Desktop
We're excited to have you
The steps and resources below will help you become proficient in Tableau.
What's Tableau Desktop?
Before we dive into the content below, let's do quick overview of what Tableau Desktop is. With Tableau Desktop, you can connect to a variety of data sources and start visualizing data.
Connect to data
Tableau Desktop connects to a variety of data sources. Learn how to connect to data with these resources.
Use Tableau Accelerators
Accelerate speed to insights with expert built dashboards across industries, department, and applications that can be found in the Tableau Exchange. Accelerators help you dive straight to problem solving and create robust visualization in minutes.
Read: Adding Accelerators
Tableau Exchange: Accelerators
Prep your data
With your Creator license, you get access to Tableau Prep. Use Tableau Prep to combine, clean, or shape your data then output it to Tableau Desktop for analysis.
Watch: Tableau Prep in Action
Read: About Tableau Prep
Build a data visualization
Now that you've connected your data, it's time to start building and refining your data visualization (data viz) in Tableau so you can see your data and what is important to you.
Watch: Build a Visualization
Learn at your Pace
Build your Tableau skills from anywhere at anytime. With a Tableau eLearning license there is a dedicated Creator track that you can learn at your own pace. If you want to learn more, you can check out our free training videos.
Get: Tableau eLearning
Watch: Free Training Videos
Learn, connect and grow with the DataFam
Looking to get your Tableau questions answered, bring your data skills to the next level, and advance your career? Get started in the Community with just a few steps.
- Visit our welcome page
- Watch My Tableau Story for actionable advice from inspiring Community leaders
- Sign up for Community Updates
More resources to continue your journey
Resources
Instructor-led training
Prefer to learn in a classroom environment? We've got you covered. Three levels of Tableau Desktop courses offered in cities across the world, or in virtual classrooms.
Resources
eLearning
Guided online training you consume at your own pace.
Resources
How-to videos
Bite-sized training videos on a variety of topics.
Resources
Tableau Blueprint
Tableau Blueprint is a step-by-step guide to building the capabilities you need to create a successful Data Culture in your organization.