Introducing DARP, Data Analytics Readiness Path
Self assess your motivation, resources, and technical knowledge for data analytics for FREE using DARP.
Untapped Your Potential with DARP
Navigating the self-learning landscape can be overwhelming and isolating without proper planning and discipline. The best approach to self-learning begins with a deep understanding of yourself—your capacity, motivation, and current knowledge base. This self-awareness is crucial for tailoring a learning journey that is neither overwhelming nor unproductive.
However, assessing yourself effectively poses a significant challenge, particularly when you are unsure of what aspects to evaluate. This lack of clarity can lead to frustration and stagnation, as you remain unaware of your strengths, weaknesses, and the specific skills needed to reach your goals. Without a clear framework for self-assessment, creating an effective learning plan or measuring your progress becomes difficult.
What is DARP?
DARP is a self-assessment tool designed to help aspiring data analysts evaluate their current skills, resources, motivation, and readiness for a career in data analytics.
What does DARP Offer?
The primary objective of DARP is to identify knowledge gaps and match them with available resources, enabling users to prioritize their learning efforts within a specific timeline.
At the end of the assessment, DARP offers a clear structure and targeted learning path, making your self-learning journey more manageable and rewarding. It empowers you to systematically address gaps in your knowledge and skills, keeping you motivated and on track to achieve your learning objectives.
Structure of DARP
DARP is divided into two levels, each focusing on different aspects of readiness:
Level 1: Focus on Non-Technical Assessment
Level 1 DARP aims to evaluate your needs, resources, motivation, and foundational skills. It covers the following topics:
Motivation & Goals: Reflect on your motivations and set clear career objectives.
Resource Availability: Assess the resources available to you, including time, financial resources, and access to learning materials.
Basic Technical Skills: Evaluate your proficiency in essential technical skills required for data analysis in an open answer format.
Intermediate Technical Skills: Assess your knowledge of more advanced technical skills in an open answer format.
Building a Portfolio: Determine your readiness to showcase your skills and projects in a professional portfolio.
Preparing for an Interview: Prepare yourself for the job market by assessing your readiness for interviews and your ability to present your skills effectively.
Level 1 will require approximately 30mins - 45mins for this assessment. At the end of Level 1 assessment, you will receive a copy of your response.
Level 2: Technical Knowledge Assessment
Level 2 DARP aims to evaluate your foundational and advanced skills in data analytics through quizzes covering key tools and concepts, such as:
Excel: Assess your ability to use Excel for data analysis.
SQL: Evaluate your proficiency in querying and managing databases.
Python: Test your skills in using Python for data analysis and programming.
Power BI: Assess your ability to create data visualizations and dashboards.
Power Query: Evaluate your skills in data transformation and preparation.
Mathematics and Statistical Concepts: Test your understanding of essential mathematical and statistical principles relevant to data analysis.
Level 2 will require approximately 1hr - 1.5hr for this assessment. At the end of Level 2 assessment, you will receive a copy of your response and a total grade.