Data Analyst Interview Preparation
Prepare for data analyst interviews from job postings to technical interviews.
Includes Python, SQL, Interview Prep, Statistics, A/B Testing, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, Communication, and more.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this skill path
Prepare for the entry-level data analyst job hunt. This skill path will guide you through navigating job postings, building a portfolio, and preparing for interviews. You will practice answering actual interview questions, solving real-world code challenges, and building whiteboarding skills.
Skills you'll gain
- Navigate job postings
- Answer technical interview questions
- Build a portfolio
Syllabus
7 units • 4 lessons- 1
Welcome to the Data Analyst Interview Preparation Skill Path
Prepare for your data analyst interview, get familiar with common analytics roles, and practice questions to hone your interview skills.
- 2
Getting Started with Data Analyst Interview Preparation
Navigate data analyst job descriptions and the data analyst interview process with confidence!
- 3
General Data Questions
Practice answering data analyst interview questions about general data concepts.
- 4
Visualization, Communication, and Experimental Design
Practice answering data visualization, communication, and experimental design interview questions for data analyst interviews.
- 5
Coding Challenges
Prepare for SQL coding challenges and whiteboarding interviews in any programming language (including Python and R).
- 6
Data Analyst Interview Preparation Portfolio-Building Project
Showcase your data analysis skills with a portfolio project.
- 7
Review of Data Analyst Interview Preparation
Review the skills and techniques you have learned to be successful in your data analyst interview.
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