Trying to decide whether getting my Tableau is worth the time and money investment. I've been doing research on "TABLEAU" and the salary data is all over the place.
Some sources say it adds $5-8k/year on average, others suggest it's more of a requirement to even get considered for certain roles now rather than a pay bump.
Has anyone here seen a direct salary impact from getting TABLEAU certified? Or is it more of a "required to apply" thing in your industry now?
Also — how long did the whole process take from starting to study to passing? And what was the exam fee in your state/country?
Trying to do a real cost-benefit before I commit 5-7 months to this.
For what it's worth from someone who's been through it:
The TABLEAU is one of those exams where the practice tests really do prepare you well. The style of questioning is pretty consistent. If you're comfortable with "TABLEAU" material under timed conditions, you'll be fine.
The one thing I'd add: read the question stems very carefully. They sometimes add a qualifier that completely changes the right answer and it's easy to miss when you're going fast.
Also check whether you need to schedule the exam in advance — some testing centers book up 2-3 weeks out.
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