{"id":435,"date":"2025-07-13T21:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarahpallett.com\/?p=435"},"modified":"2025-07-13T21:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:21:37","slug":"my-favorite-resources-for-learning-tableau-and-helping-others-learn-it-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarahpallett.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/13\/my-favorite-resources-for-learning-tableau-and-helping-others-learn-it-too\/","title":{"rendered":"My Favorite Resources for Learning Tableau (and Helping Others Learn It Too!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Over the past few years, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to mentor several early-career Tableau developers through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datavisualizationsociety.org\/mentorship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Visualization Society&#8217;s mentorship program<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the most rewarding things I do! Each time a new mentorship cohort begins, I share my go-to resources for learning Tableau, from videos and blogs to books and community programs. Whether you\u2019re just starting out or want to sharpen your skills, here\u2019s what I recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Channels to Learn Tableau<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Short how-to videos are a great way to build confidence and learn new techniques. These are my top three Tableau YouTubers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AndyKriebel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy Kriebel<\/a>: Co-founder of #MakeoverMonday and a Tableau Zen Master, Andy&#8217;s videos are practical and approachable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sqlbelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sqlbelle<\/a>: Donabel Santos&#8217; tutorials are beginner-friendly and clearly explain key Tableau concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/TableauTim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tableau Tim<\/a>: Tim\u2019s channel covers a wide range of Tableau topics, from dashboard design to calculated fields to what&#8217;s new in the latest release of Tableau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs, Newsletters &amp; Other Learning Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flerlagetwins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flerlage Twins<\/a>: An absolute goldmine of Tableau tutorials, tips, and visual inspiration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryansleeper.com\/tableau-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Sleeper\u2019s Tableau Tips<\/a>: Clear, concise, and beautifully designed guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/donnacoles.home.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donna Coles&#8217; Blog<\/a>: Solutions to many WorkoutWednesday challenges, which are great for learning advanced techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tableau Bites<\/em> by Steve Adams at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/vizdj-tableau-training\/posts\/?feedView=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tableau Training<\/a>: A curated newsletter that rounds up the latest Tableau news and resources from across the #DataFam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books I Recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer learning through books, these are excellent additions to your bookshelf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Learning Tableau<\/em> by Joshua N. Milligan \u2013 A thorough, accessible introduction that really helps connect the dots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tableau Strategies<\/em> by Ann Jackson &amp; Luke Stanke \u2013 Packed with hands-on examples and downloadable datasets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Data Modeling with Tableau<\/em> by Kirk Munroe \u2013 Helpful for understanding how to structure your data for success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tableau Cookbook for Experienced Professionals<\/em> by Pablo S\u00e1enz de Tejada &amp; Daria Kirilenko \u2013 A great reference for seasoned users looking to deepen their skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved in the Tableau Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tableau Community is one of the most welcoming and supportive tech communities out there! Many <a href=\"https:\/\/usergroups.tableau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tableau User Groups<\/a> (TUGs) meet virtually and are open to all. Here are a few that stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Analytics Tableau User Group<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tableau Newbies User Group<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career PathMakers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending TUGs is a great way to stay inspired and build your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Makes Progress: Build Your Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in Tableau Community Projects is one of the best ways to improve your skills and build a public portfolio. Here are a few I recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/workout-wednesday.com\/latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WorkoutWednesday<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Focuses on technical challenges and advanced techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetableaustudentguide.com\/vizbasics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back2VizBasics<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Great for strengthening your foundational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/makeovermonday.co.uk\/\">MakeoverMonday<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Practice redesigning real-world visualizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these come with ready-to-use datasets, so you can dive right in. And don\u2019t forget to explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/app\/discover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tableau Public<\/a><\/strong> for inspiration from other data viz creators!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to learn more about how community programs can benefit your Tableau journey? <a href=\"https:\/\/sarahpallett.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/from-practice-to-purpose-how-tableau-community-projects-accelerated-my-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out my blog post here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re mentoring others or just starting your own Tableau journey, I hope these resources are helpful. Feel free to share your own favorites\u2014I\u2019m always looking to add to this list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Vizzing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few years, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to mentor several early-career Tableau developers through the Data Visualization Society&#8217;s mentorship program. It\u2019s one of the most rewarding things I do! 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