Expected Desktop-Certified-Associate Exam Topics, as suggested by Tableau :

• Module 1: Data Connections: This topic covers various ways of connecting to data sources, including Tableau Server, and understanding the options available. It also includes sub-topics on joining tables from single or multiple databases and preparing data for analysis through blending, pivoting, and other techniques.
• Module 2: Organizing & Simplifying Data: The section on organizing and simplifying data focuses on essential data manipulation techniques. It covers filtering, sorting, and building groups, hierarchies, and sets to structure and simplify data for analysis.
• Module 3: Field & Chart Types: Field and chart types topic encompasses the understanding of measures vs. dimensions and discrete vs. continuous fields. It also includes creating various chart types, from histograms to dual-axis charts, and utilizing additional features like tooltips and annotations.
• Module 4: Calculations: Calculations topic covers the creation of string and date calculations, table calculations, and level of detail (LOD) expressions. It also includes building logic and arithmetic calculations, working with aggregations, and using calculations in join clauses.
• Module 5: Mapping: Mapping section includes navigating maps, customizing territories, and utilizing features like lasso selection and geographic search. It also covers importing and managing custom geocoding, using background image maps, and connecting to spatial files.
• Module 6: Analytics: Analytics topic focuses on visual analysis tools, including reference lines, trend lines, and forecasting. It also covers instant analytics, data highlighting, and the use of statistical summary cards.
• Module 7: Dashboards: Dashboards topic teaches how to build dashboards and stories, create dashboard actions, and optimize designs for different devices. It also includes publishing and sharing options for dashboards.