I recently passed the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification exam with a score of 97%. No, I’m not a power user — I’ve only used Tableau for a few months to create some dashboards at work. So if I can do it, so can you! This is my experience preparing for and taking the exam, which I hope will help you succeed as well.
What is the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification?
The Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification tests foundational product knowledge. It is the easiest level of certification that Tableau offers and has no expiration date, unlike the more advanced certifications that are only valid for two or three years.
The exam is 60 minutes in length with 30 multiple-choice questions. You’ll need to score above 70% to pass and there is a mix of hands-on and knowledge-based questions. Though it is proctored and notes aren’t allowed, Google is your friend and you’re able to search for answers!

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