The CDIP-TP is a professional certification examination designed to assess an individual’s applied expertise in Tableau for analytics, visualization, and business intelligence. It validates the ability to transform complex datasets into interactive dashboards and actionable insights using governed, reproducible workflows.
This certification confirms mastery of Tableau’s end-to-end analytics capabilities — including data connection, transformation, calculated fields, visualization design, dashboard interactivity, and governance — aligned with the global professional standards of the Council of Certified Data Intelligence Professionals (CDIPS).
🧭 Modules, Projects, and Examinations
The Certified Tableau Intelligence Professional – (CDIP-TP) certification is structured into five performance-based modules and one comprehensive capstone project, emphasizing the design and delivery of professional Tableau BI solutions using verified datasets.
| Component | Purpose | Evaluation Method | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Assignments | Evaluate practical Tableau analytics, visualization, and dashboard design skills. | Submission of completed deliverables from 2 of 4 case study options per module. | 45% |
| Module Examinations | Assess theoretical and applied understanding of Tableau tools and data storytelling. | Timed online examinations with multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. | 25% |
| Capstone Project | Measure end-to-end BI proficiency from data prep to publishing and governance. | Comprehensive Tableau dashboard and supporting documentation. | 25% |
| Professional Conduct & Documentation | Ensure ethical use of data, reproducibility, and governance alignment. | Review of documentation, data lineage, and visual communication integrity. | 5% |
Passing Requirement: Minimum cumulative score of 70%.
Reassessment Policy: Retake available for individual modules or capstone within 60 days.
🧩 Module Overview
| Module | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Tableau Interface & Data Connectivity |
| Module 2 | Data Preparation & Transformation |
| Module 3 | Calculated Fields & Data Modeling |
| Module 4 | Visualization Design & Dashboard Development |
| Module 5 | Publishing, Automation & Governance |
| Final Project | Tableau BI Capstone Project |
📂 Study Guides
Each module includes an optional Study Guide to assist candidates in structured preparation, workflow planning, and documentation.
Contents Include:
- Verified dataset source links (e.g., AdventureWorks Dataset – Kaggle, Global Superstore Dataset – Tableau Public)
- Case study outlines and analytical task samples
- Step-by-step optional exercises for replicable Tableau workflows
Note: Study Guides are optional preparation materials intended to support the project phase of each module, not a requirement before the examination.
🏅 Certification Issuance
Upon successful completion of all module assignments, examinations, and the capstone project, and upon meeting professional standards defined by CDIPS, candidates receive:
🎖️ CDIP-TP Certificate (PDF Format)
🧾 Digital Badge (CDIPS Registry-Verified)
This credential verifies professional-level expertise in Tableau data analytics and visualization, certifying the holder’s ability to design, automate, and publish governed, data-driven insights that meet the reproducibility and ethical standards of the CDIPS certification framework.
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🧭 CDIP-TP
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