Introduction to the Tableau Academic Program

The Tableau Academic Program began in 2011 with a mission to equip students around the world with data skills by providing students and educators free access to Tableau, eLearning, discounted certification and more. The program has supported over 3 million students to date through Tableau for Teaching and Tableau for Students. 

Below is a collection of help articles intended to assist and guide you on your journey with the Tableau Academic Program. This content is intended for teachers in an academic setting (K-12 and Higher Education). Information about each part of the journey is detailed below. 

Tableau for Teaching: Introduction
This article will provide you with an overview of the program for educators. Topics covered include:

• What is Tableau for Teaching?
• Why Should I Teach Tableau?
• Who is Eligible?
• What is Provided?
  • Product Offerings
    • Software
    • Learning & Teaching
  • License Types

Tableau for Teaching: Getting Access to Tableau
This article covers the details of how to request and activate your Tableau license. Topics covered include:

• What is Trailblazer ID (TBID)?
• Requesting a License
• Create a Tableau.com Account
• Immediate Tableau Access with Tableau Public
  • Sign Up for Tableau Public
• Activate Your Tableau Desktop
• Renew Your License 

Tableau for Teaching: Academic Support
This article will provide you with an overview of support available through the Academic Program. Topics covered include:

• What Type of Support is Available?
• What is Not Provided?
• How to Request for Help

Tableau for Teaching: Learning Tableau
This article has a curation of learning resources for you to get started learning Tableau. Topics covered include:

• What Learning Resources are Available?
• Where Should I Start?

Tableau for Teaching: Teaching Tableau
This article has a curation of learning resources for you to get started learning Tableau. Topics covered include:

• Teaching Data Analytics with Tableau
• What is the Tableau Academic Curriculum?
  • Core Curriculum
  • Short Courses
  • Case Studies/Projects
• How to Request the Academic Curriculum

Tableau for Teaching: Tableau Prep Builder
This article is a curation of learning resources for you to get started using Tableau Prep Builder: Topics covered include: 

• About Tableau Prep Builder
• Prep Builder Learning Resources
• Tableau Prep Builder in the Classroom

Tableau for Teaching: Using Tableau Public
This article has a curation of learning resources for you to get started learning Tableau. Topics covered include:

• What is Tableau Public?
• How to Access Tableau Public
• Incorporating Tableau Public in Your Class

Tableau for Teaching: Tableau Community
This article has a curation of learning resources for you to get started learning Tableau. Topics covered include:

• What is the Tableau Community?
• Tableau User Groups
• Tableau Community Projects
• Academic Ambassadors
• Tableau Community Forums

Tableau for Students: Introduction
This article will provide you with an overview of how your students can get started learning Tableau skills. Topics covered include:

• What is Tableau for Students?
• Why Should I Learn Tableau?
• Who is Eligible?
• How do I get Started?
  • Learn Tableau
  • Join the Tableau Community
  • Resources Accessible via Educators