Tableau Joins New Salesforce Certification Experience FAQ

Learn more about the changes associated with Tableau certification’s upcoming move to the new Salesforce certification experience on July 21, 2025. Get information on key dates, Tableau certification name changes, updates to Tableau exam pricing, and the shift to the Salesforce certification maintenance process.

Table of Contents

Tableau Certification Frequently Asked Questions
Actions You Can Take to Prepare
Name Changes to Tableau Certifications 
Pricing Changes to Tableau Certifications
Maintenance Changes to Tableau Certifications
Tableau Exam Accommodation Changes

Tableau Certification Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s happening to Tableau certifications on July 21, 2025? 
A: All Tableau certifications will be available via Trailhead Academy starting July 21, 2025, joining Salesforce certifications. This transition introduces a central hub for all Tableau and Salesforce certification information, with personalized exam recommendations, and a 360-degree view of your certifications. 

Q: Are Tableau certifications moving to the new Salesforce certification experience?
A: Yes, on July 21, 2025, Tableau certifications will become part of the new Salesforce certification experience. This change will allow you to access all certification information in one convenient spot—including exam details, registering for an exam, and managing registration details. 

Q: Will my Tableau certification data be available in the new certification experience?
A: Only the registration data of your most recently earned Tableau exam will be available to view in this new experience. Your historical registration data will not be available. Be sure to review and download any information you need from your Tableau Certification account. 

Q: Will my Tableau exam test-taking experience change?
A: Yes, you will register for Tableau exams on Trailhead Academy. Then, you will be able to schedule, pay, and take your exams on the new Pearson platform.

Q: Will the new Pearson exam delivery platform coming this July be different from the current Pearson exam delivery platform used for Tableau certifications?
A: Yes, the Pearson exam platform coming July 21, 2025 will be customized for the Salesforce certification program. The process for how you schedule, launch, and take your exams will also change. 

Q: Will the new certification experience be accessible on mobile devices?
A: The new certification experience allows you to register for exams on mobile devices. However, exam delivery is not permitted on mobile devices. This experience is the same as it is in the current Salesforce certification experience.

Actions You Can Take to Prepare

Q: When is the last day to take a Tableau exam in Pearson?
A: If you have a Tableau exam scheduled in Pearson after July 6, 2025, you can either cancel and then schedule your Tableau exam in Pearson for earlier than July 6, 2025*, or cancel your Tableau exam and then schedule it in the new experience starting July 21, 2025. 

*Please be sure to cancel, then schedule (do not reschedule) your Tableau exam to avoid a $25 rescheduling fee. 

Please read this article for a step-by-step guide on how to cancel and then schedule your exam in Pearson.

Q: How can I ensure my certifications will appear in the new certification experience? 
A: Setup or log in to your Trailblazer profile and make sure it uses the email linked to your current Tableau certification account email. The new certification experience will use your Trailblazer profile as a single sign-on into Pearson for exam scheduling and launching online, proctored exams. 

Q: I don’t have a Trailblazer profile. Do I need one? 
A: Yes. You need to create a Trailblazer profile for your certifications to appear as part of this new certification experience. Go to www.trailhead.com and create a new account. 

Q: I already have a Trailblazer profile. Should I set up a new Trailblazer profile just for my certifications? 
A: No. Use your existing Trailblazer profile for your certifications.

Name Changes to Tableau Certifications 

Q: What Tableau certification names are changing starting July 21, 2025?
A: See the table below for more details.

Maintenance Changes to Tableau Certifications

Q: How will I maintain my Tableau certification/s with the upcoming move to the new Salesforce certification experience?
A: For Tableau certifications due to expire, here’s how you must complete your maintenance moving forward:

• Your Tableau certification expires on or before June 30, 2025: You must retake and complete the full Tableau exam before your exam is scheduled to expire.
• Your Tableau certification expires from July 1, 2025 onward: You will participate in an upcoming Salesforce maintenance program. No additional steps are required until the program is announced.

Pricing Changes to Tableau Certifications

Q: Will Tableau prices change with the new certification?
A: Yes, some Tableau exam and retake prices will change starting July 21, 2025. See the table below for more details.

Q: Why are Tableau exam and retake prices changing?
A: With Tableau certification’s move to the new Salesforce certification experience, Tableau exam and retake prices are changing in order  to align with the Salesforce certification program pricing structure.

Tableau Exam Accommodation Changes

Q: How do I find out more about requesting exam accommodations in the new Salesforce certification experience?

A: Please visit the Requesting Accommodations for Salesforce-Proctored Exams FAQ for detailed information about the process for requesting all exam accommodations in the new Salesforce certification experience.