Free 30-Day Tableau Accelerator — Back to School Cohort | Next-Level Tableau
Next-Level Tableau
Free Cohort · No Subscription Required

Build real Tableau skills in 30 days.
Do it with a group this September.

A clear, structured path to build real Tableau skills in 30 days through video tutorials, hands-on practice, and weekly projects where you publish your work. Free cohort. Starts 14 September.

30 DaysStructured daily plan
4 WeeksFoundations → Advanced
100% FreeNo credit card needed
Weekly ProjectsPublish to Tableau Public
30Days of structured learning
4Weekly mini projects
10+Curated video tutorials
18yrsAndy's Tableau experience
The problem

You've started tutorials and stalled by week two. Momentum dies, nobody notices, nothing changes.

That's not a willpower problem. It's an environment problem.

What changes

In 30 days you'll publish four real dashboards to Tableau Public and see your speed and clarity improve.

A clear plan plus weekly projects turns random progress into visible wins at work.

How it works

Learn. Build. Publish. Repeat.

Each week follows the same rhythm: watch curated video tutorials, rebuild the examples step-by-step, then apply what you've learned in a mini project you publish to Tableau Public.

1

Watch

Curated tutorials — no fluff, no searching. Each video is chosen because it teaches the right concept at the right time in your learning journey.

2

Rebuild

Follow along step-by-step and rebuild the example exactly. Then make your own variation answering a different question to push the concept further.

3

Publish

Every mini project ends with publishing to Tableau Public. You build a real portfolio and the habit of sharing your work — two things that accelerate careers.

The full plan

Four Weeks. One Clear Path Forward.

Week One Core Foundations
Charts, Dashboards & First Builds
  • Day 1–2End-to-end Tableau intro — build and publish your first interactive dashboard from scratch
  • Day 3–460 unique line chart variations + 18 bar chart techniques — rebuild each step-by-step
  • Day 5–7Mini project: hospital admissions dataset — 1-page dashboard with tooltips and consistent colours
Week 1 OutcomePublish your first dashboard to Tableau Public. Write down one thing you want to improve next week.
Week Two Calculations + Interactivity
Calculated Fields & Table Calcs
  • Day 8–9Mastering Tableau Calculations workshop — rebuild examples, then add your own variation
  • Day 10–11Table Calculations: learn to translate complex logic into plain English, apply to a new dataset
  • Day 12–14Mini project: dashboard with calculated fields and at least one table calculation
Week 2 OutcomePublish a calculations-driven dashboard to Tableau Public. Make a list of 3 skills you want to practice more.
Week Three Layout, UX & Design
Containers, KPIs & Polished Builds
  • Day 15–16Mastering Containers — build a full interactive dashboard from scratch using layout best practices
  • Day 17–1810 Actionable KPIs in Tableau — reformat an older dashboard, add consistent fonts, spacing, and colour
  • Day 19–21Mini project: polished dashboard with strong layout, UX, and optional show/hide elements
Week 3 OutcomePublish your most polished dashboard yet. Write down the one design technique that made the biggest difference.
Week Four Advanced Techniques
Parameters, Actions & Final Project
  • Day 22–2312 Parameter use cases — rebuild exactly, then add a second parameter for a new use case
  • Day 24–25Set Actions vs. Parameter Actions — watch both masterclasses and build your own examples
  • Day 26–30Final project: full dashboard using calculations, table calcs, parameters, actions, and intentional layout
Final OutcomePublish your best work. Submit all assignments by 19 October for the completion bonus.
What's included in the cohort

Everything you need to finish.

  • Weekly accountability calls with Eva MurrayNLT's Director of Customer Success runs a live call every Monday evening — check-in, what's coming up, questions answered in real time.
  • Questions answered in the courseAndy and his team are active in the Circle course space throughout the cohort. Ask a question on any lesson and they'll answer it directly in the space.
  • Dedicated community managerSophie is active in the Circle space throughout, answering questions and making sure nobody quietly disappears.
  • Cohort Circle space with onboarding from day oneIntroduce yourself post, suggested weekly schedule, daily structure to make showing up easy.
  • Weekly Monday emails from AndyWhat's coming up that week, what to focus on, how to make the most of it.
  • Wrap-up session at the endLock in what you've learned, review standout work from the group, map out next steps.
Completion bonus Finish everything — get a group call with Andy Complete every lesson, every assignment, and publish all your homework by Monday 19 October — and you get a live group call with Andy. Not a replay. Ask him anything about your work, dashboards, and where to go next.
What analysts say

Real Results from Real Analysts.

I just got promoted because of this class, and it had only been 10 days. I showed management what I learned, and they said, ‘Great, we’ve been thinking about this.’ Now I lead a team of developers.

Billy CaugheyNLT Member

It still feels like a dream. I’m deeply grateful to Andy Kriebel for creating such a supportive community like NLT that helps us grow and believe in ourselves.

AjibolaNLT Member

I started as a complete beginner, and within a few months, several of my visuals were trending on Tableau Public.

Maria LondonoNLT Member

Start 14 September.
Finish in 30 Days. It’s Free.

Enrolment closes 20 September. No credit card. No subscription.

Join the free Back-to-School Cohort →
Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?

How much time does it take each day? +
20–30 minutes most days. Set aside 60–90 minutes for the weekly project days.
Is it really free? +
Yes. No credit card, no subscription, no catch.
Can I join after 14 September? +
Enrolment stays open until 20 September. You can catch up using the daily plan.
Do I need a paid Tableau licence? +
No. Tableau Public is free and works for the full 30 days.
Do I need to attend Eva’s Monday calls live? +
No, but they’re worth showing up for if you can. The accountability is the point.
What’s the completion bonus? +
Finish every lesson, every assignment, and publish all your homework by Monday 19 October — and you get a special group call with Andy.
What if I fall behind? +
Sophie will be in Circle throughout. Say so and she’ll help you get back on track.
What comes after the 30 days? +
There’s a wrap-up session covering next steps. Andy will share options for continuing with NLT.
AK
Andy Kriebel
Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame · Founder, Next-Level Tableau

Andy has been using Tableau for 18+ years and teaching it for more than 10. He co-founded the Data School, led training at Facebook and Coca-Cola, and helped start Makeover Monday and Workout Wednesday. He built the 30-Day Accelerator because analysts don’t need more tutorials. They need a clear path.

Questions? Drop Andy a note at [email protected]