Skill Path

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.

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This skill path includes

  • Skill level

    Intermediate

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    3 hours

  • Prerequisites

    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.

  • Certificate of completion available with Plus or Pro

    Earn a certificate of completion and showcase your accomplishment on your resume or LinkedIn.

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