Tableau Desktop Specialist Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the Tableau Desktop Specialist, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$100
Provider
Tableau/Salesforce
Validity
2 years
Available
Global
Education
Check official exam requirements
Experience
6-12 months of relevant experience recommended
Specific Requirements
- There are no prerequisites. The Salesforce exam guide lists the prerequisite as none.
- Salesforce describes the target candidate as having foundational skills and understanding of Tableau Desktop plus at least three months of applying that understanding in the product.
- You need a Trailhead account and a Salesforce certification profile to register, schedule, and later verify the credential.
- A valid, government-issued photo ID matching your booking name is required at check-in for both test center and online delivery.
- For online delivery you need a private, quiet, well-lit room, a webcam, a single screen, and a machine that passes the Pearson OnVUE system test.
- No Tableau licence is strictly required to study, since Tableau Public is free, but the exam assumes familiarity with Tableau Desktop features.
Number of Questions
40 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select items, plus up to five unscored questions. The unscored items are not identified during the exam.
Duration
70 minutes
Question Format
Multiple choice with one correct answer, Multiple select, where you choose more than one option, Conceptual recall items on dimensions, measures, discrete and continuous fields, and aggregation, Applied items describing a Tableau Desktop task and asking which action produces the result
Passing Requirement
48 percent on the English version and 55 percent on the Japanese version, as published in the Salesforce exam guide.
How It Is Delivered
Proctored, delivered onsite at a Pearson VUE testing center or online through Pearson OnVUE. The exam guide states that no hard-copy or online materials may be used during the exam.
Languages Offered
English, Japanese, French, Spanish
Visit the official Tableau/Salesforce certification page
Create an account and select your exam
Choose a test center or online proctoring option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo)
- Appointment confirmation email
- For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the Tableau Desktop Specialist?
There are no prerequisites. The Salesforce exam guide lists the prerequisite as none.. Salesforce describes the target candidate as having foundational skills and understanding of Tableau Desktop plus at least three months of applying that understanding in the product.. You need a Trailhead account and a Salesforce certification profile to register, schedule, and later verify the credential.. A valid, government-issued photo ID matching your booking name is required at check-in for both test center and online delivery.. For online delivery you need a private, quiet, well-lit room, a webcam, a single screen, and a machine that passes the Pearson OnVUE system test.. No Tableau licence is strictly required to study, since Tableau Public is free, but the exam assumes familiarity with Tableau Desktop features..
How much does the Tableau Desktop Specialist cost?
The Tableau Desktop Specialist exam costs $100. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the Tableau Desktop Specialist?
Visit the official Tableau/Salesforce certification page → Create an account and select your exam → Choose a test center or online proctoring option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the Tableau Desktop Specialist?
Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo). Appointment confirmation email. For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet.
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