DataCamp Practice: Reinforce Your Learning with Hands-On Exercises

DataCamp Practice is designed to help you solidify and apply the concepts you’ve learned in your courses. By offering practical, interactive exercises, DataCamp Practice ensures you can deepen your understanding and improve your data science skills through direct application.

Available Practice Content

Not all of our courses include practice exercises. Please visit the Practice section to check if practice exercises are available for a specific course.

How to Access Practice

You can easily access practice exercises directly from your DataCamp dashboard on both desktop and mobile. Choose from the available exercises to begin practicing:

  1. On Desktop: Access your practice sessions directly through the "Practice" page here: https://app.datacamp.com/learn/practice 
  2. On Mobile: Download the DataCamp mobile app, log in, and practice exercises anywhere you go.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Are the practice exercises available for all courses?
    Not all courses have practice exercises, but new ones are added regularly. Check the Practice section for available exercises on key topics.
  2. What types of exercises are available in DataCamp Practice?
    DataCamp Practice includes various types of exercises such as:
    1. Fill-in-the-blanks
    2. Multiple-choice questions
    3. Coding challenges where you write code directly
  3. Do I need to complete a DataCamp course before practicing?
    No, you can start practicing exercises without having completed a course. However, practicing the exercises after completing related courses will help reinforce the concepts you've learned.
  4. How often should I practice?
    For the best results, we recommend practicing daily. Building a consistent practice routine and maintaining a daily streak will help you make faster progress. Even short practice sessions each day can lead to significant improvements in your data science skills over time.
  5. How much XP can I earn from practice?
    You earn 250 XP for each practice session you complete. This XP contributes to your overall score, helping you track your progress and stay motivated.
  6. Can I customize the 'Review' button on the Learn page to show only specific topics or languages, like only Python or only R?
    Currently, the "Review" section shows all completed lessons across all topics and languages, with no option to filter by specific languages. However, you can use the Practice page to filter by language and focus on a specific topic, such as Python or R, for your practice sessions.