Preface

Data visualization is a common career path, or a necessary skill needed in the data analyst and data science space. A premium business intelligence (BI) tool used by millions is Tableau.

Globally, data visualization has taken off and changed the lives of many who are enthusiastic about it. Regardless of where you live, whether you are a new graduate or a person looking to change their career, there’s space to thrive with Tableau. A Desktop Specialist verifiable certification can be your stepping stone to finding work much quicker in this space. This book is designed to give you 6 working months of knowledge needed to ace the examination within 2 weeks by focusing on specific areas of what you will be scored on while providing many practical examples you are strongly encouraged to work on and master.

By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge to not only pass the examination but also begin working in the field of data visualization. You will be able to build charts and dashboards, understand the terminology, create calculations, provide analytics, and learn formatting in Tableau. This book is also helpful for those that are required to upskill quickly for data analytics or consulting roles. Besides that, if questioned in an interview for a job requiring fundamental knowledge of Tableau, you will have the tools to confidently respond to those questions.