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Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by IBM
  • Offered by

About

Data analytics professionals are in high demand around the world, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. There are lots of great jobs available, but lots of great candidates too. How can you get the edge in such a competitive field? This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for a data analyst position. It provides practical techniques for creating essential job-seeking materials such as a resume and a portfolio, as well as auxiliary tools like a cover letter and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. The course doesn’t stop there, however. You will also get inside tips and steps you can use to perform professionally and effectively at interviews. You will learn how to approach a take-home challenges and get to practice completing them. Additionally, it provides information about the regular functions and tasks of data analysts, as well as the opportunities of the profession and some options for career development. You will get guidance from a number of experts in the data industry through the course. They will discuss their own career paths and talk about what they have learned about networking, interviewing, solving coding problems, and fielding other questions you may encounter as a candidate. Let seasoned data analysis professionals share their experience to help you get ahead and land the job you want.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Course Introduction

Building a Foundation 

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 5 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

5 Videos

  • Understanding the Role of a Data Analyst
  • Introduction to Data Analyst PC
  • Opportunities in Data Analytics
  • Build your portfolio 
  • Draft your resume 

1 Readings

  • Data Analyst and Related Job Roles

Applying and Preparing to Interview 

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

6 Videos

  • Company and Industry Research
  • Networking Online and Off
  • Assessing job listings 
  • Technical Review Fundamentals
  • Refreshing Essential Analytical Skills
  • Interview rehearsal

1 Readings

  • Build your skills as a Data Analyst

Interviewing 

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 ExternalTool
    • 2 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

2 External Tool

  • Hands-on Lab : Executing SQL Queries
  • Hands-on Lab : Python Exercise for Introductory Data Analysis

4 Videos

  • Overview of the Interview Process 
  • Coding Challenges in Data Analysis
  • Final interviewing
  • Interviewing: Discussing a Project

2 Readings

  • Unethical Questions and Behaviors
  • Check List

Course Wrap-up

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Congrats and Next Steps
  • Thanks from the Course Team

Auto Summary

Prepare for a data analyst career with this comprehensive guide focused on job market entry and interview preparation. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, covers creating resumes, portfolios, cover letters, and elevator pitches. Learn job application strategies, interview techniques, and take-home challenge approaches. Gain insights from industry experts on networking, coding problems, and career development. With a duration of 660 minutes, this course is ideal for aspiring data analysts seeking to stand out in a competitive field. Available with a Starter subscription.

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