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Tableau for Students

Get started with Tableau to build data skills, advance your career, and connect with the community

Begin your Tableau for Students journey

In the world of ever-changing AI and technology, we know learning a new tool can feel overwhelming. Follow this recommended guide to jumpstart your Tableau skill building and learn about the community.

1. Download Tableau for Free

Download your free software with Tableau Desktop: Public Edition.

2. Create your profile

Create your profile on Tableau Public and subscribe to Viz of the Day to get inspired with community-created visualizations.

3. Learn Tableau

Explore our library of training videos from beginner to advance user, and check out our Youtube channel.

4. Get to know the DataFam

Learn in person or online, connect with industry leaders, and find inspiration and community in Tableau User Groups like Tableau Newbie, LGBTQ+ (Data Pride), Data + Diversity, and Data + Women.

5. Test your data skills

Ready to take your viz skills to the next level? Participate in our end of year student-only competition Iron Viz: Student Edition to win a free trip to Tableau Conference.

6. Guide other students

Ready to help support the next generation of data students? Applications for our Academic Ambassadors open during June and learn more about how to give back in Tableau Community.

Stay updated with Tableau for Students

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Tableau for Students: free access to Tableau and resources

After you download your free Tableau license, follow our getting started blog to learn the product, test your skills, and create your analytics portfolio.

career building

Finding a community and career through data skills

Recognizing the importance of data skills in today’s job market, Bhumika Arora leveraged her Tableau for Students license and became a Tableau Ambassador – a decision that helps her stand out to potential employers.

Community

Top 3 Winning Visualizations, Iron Viz: Student Edition 2024

Check out the winners and their visualizations from our recent Iron Viz: Student Edition competition using a movie data set from IMDB.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I used to request for a license, what is this Tableau Desktop Public Edition (TDPE)?

Tableau for Students Program has shifted over to providing free software through Tableau Desktop Public Edition. While the products are similar in visualization capabilities, the process to get a free license is now much easier.

Do I need to renew my license?

Nope! Once you sign up on Tableau Public and download, it is yours to use to learn for free, no renewal required.

Can I use my student license as part of my internship or job?

Absolutely! No additional documentation is required.

My class has Tableau Cloud, can I publish my work on Tableau Cloud with Tableau Desktop Public Edition?

No, if your professor needs you to publish your assignments in Tableau Cloud, you must ask your professor to request a course software to get Tableau Desktop for the class. Tableau Desktop: Public Edition is unable to publish to Tableau Cloud, and you can only publish to Tableau Public.

My question isn't on this list. Where can I get more answers?

If your question wasn’t on this FAQ short list, visit our Tableau for Students FAQ page which contains more detailed questions and answers. If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, email tft@tableau.com.

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