What skills can I learn in Tableau courses on Coursera?

Tableau courses on Coursera equip learners with the skills needed to effectively visualize and analyze data, including: Fundamentals of data visualization concepts and principles. Mastery of Tableau’s interface and tools to create interactive dashboards and reports. Techniques for connecting Tableau to various data sources such as Excel , SQL databases , and cloud data services. Skills for data manipulation and calculation within Tableau to derive meaningful insights. Best practices for designing visually appealing and user-friendly visualizations. Advanced analytical techniques such as predictive analytics and geospatial analysis in Tableau. Strategies for sharing and presenting data visualizations to stakeholders.

Do I need prior experience in data analysis to start these Tableau courses?

Coursera’s Tableau courses are designed to accommodate learners at different stages of their data analysis journey: Beginners: No prior experience in data analysis or visualization is required. Introductory courses will cover the basics of Tableau and foundational data visualization techniques. Intermediate Learners: Those with some background in data analysis can deepen their skills in using Tableau’s more advanced features and complex data setups. Advanced Professionals: Experienced data analysts can refine their expertise with specialized courses focused on strategic data handling, complex calculations, and large-scale data projects in Tableau.

What certifications and credentials can I earn through Tableau courses on Coursera?

Engaging with Tableau courses on Coursera can lead to various credentials that showcase your development and expertise: Course Certificates: Earn a certificate for each Tableau course you complete, demonstrating your proficiency in specific data visualization techniques. Professional Certificates: These certificates are designed to prepare you for roles that require advanced data visualization skills, showcasing comprehensive knowledge across multiple Tableau applications. Specializations: A series of courses that provide in-depth knowledge of Tableau, from the basics to advanced practices, culminating in a hands-on project to apply what you’ve learned.

Best Tableau Courses & Certificates [2025]

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Tableau Learning Partner
Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
863 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Tableau Learning Partner
Introduction to Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Processing
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Data Visualization with Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Integration, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Tableau Software, Proposal Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Storytelling, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Infographics, Performance Analysis
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
8.1K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Tableau Learning Partner
Data Visualization with Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Heat Maps, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Mapping, Trend Analysis
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Tableau Learning Partner
Data Analysis with Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Data Transformation, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Tableau Learning Partner
Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Geospatial Mapping, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
SkillUp EdTech
Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Analysis
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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Google
Google Data Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics), Analytics, Stakeholder Management
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4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
164K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tree Maps, Data Import/Export
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
6.7K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Corporate Finance Institute
BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Regional Sales, Query Languages
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera Project Network
Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Corporate Finance Institute
Advanced Tableau
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Market Data, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Financial Trading, Data Integration, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months