# Tableau Certification Program Canonical URL: ## Overview Become an experienced Tableau user and earn the Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations credential (formerly Tableau Desktop Specialist) with this hands-on program. This course includes: - Two Tableau courses (12 hours total). - Six (6) hours of private tutoring (two 3-hour sessions). - The [Tableau Desktop Specialist](/exams/tableau-desktop-specialist-exam) exam with a free retake. - Option to replace the exam with one additional hour of private tutoring. - Option to retake the course for free within one year of initial enrollment. ## What you'll learn - Tableau Level I and Level II group classes. - Six hours of private tutoring. - Tableau Desktop Specialist exam with a free retake. - Proctoring for the exam. - Free retake of the class within one year. ## Curriculum 1. **Tableau Bootcamp** ## Schedule - Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 — NYC - Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 — NYC - Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 — NYC - Jan 13, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027 — NYC - Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 11, 2027 — NYC - May 12, 2027 – May 13, 2027 — NYC - Jul 14, 2027 – Jul 15, 2027 — NYC - Sep 1, 2027 – Sep 2, 2027 — NYC ## Instructors ### Garfield Stinvil — Senior Instructor Garfield is an experienced software trainer with over 16 years of real-world professional experience. He started as a data analyst with a Wall Street real estate investment company & continued working in the professional development department at New York Road Runners Organization before working at Noble. He enjoys bringing humor to whatever he teaches and loves conveying ideas in novel ways that help others learn more efficiently. Since starting his professional training career in 2016, he has worked with several corporate clients including Adobe, HBO, Amazon, Yelp, Mitsubishi, WeWork, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, and Hermès. Outside of work, his hobbies include rescuing & archiving at-risk artistic online media using his database management skills. ### Jerron Smith — Program Director & Senior Instructor Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3ds Max. He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software such as: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing). He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology). Learn more about [Jerron Smith's](/jerron-smith) background and expertise. ## FAQ ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Access to industry-standard software during your training Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations exam with retake Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $1299