Designed for those eager to harness the power of dbt Cloud for data transformation, this training day comprises a series of hands-on labs that will introduce the key dbt concepts. Whether you're new to dbt or looking to solidify your foundational skills, these sessions provide practical, hands-on experience in a shared sandbox cloud environment. Pre-configured data connections will allow you to dive straight into the action.
Agenda:
09:30 - 11:30: Getting Started with dbt Cloud
Kickstart your journey by exploring the dbt Cloud interface, connecting to pre-configured data sources, running models, and generating documentation. Learn how to navigate the platform and manage your first transformations seamlessly.
11:30 - 12:30: Testing and Debugging in dbt Cloud
Understand dbt's testing capabilities, including how to create, apply, and debug tests. This session will help you ensure data accuracy and integrity using dbt Cloud features.
12:30 - 13:15: Lunch
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and network with fellow participants.
13:15 - 14:30: Incremental Models, Packages and Macros
Dive into some more dbt Cloud features, such as building incremental models, using packages for extensibility, and writing macros for repeatable processes.
14:30 - 15:30: Deployment, Scheduling and Integrations in dbt Cloud
Discover how dbt Cloud applies software engineering best practices to your analytics engineering deployments. Learn about version control, continuous integration, deploying to multiple environments, and scheduling and managing workflows in the cloud. Finally, see how dbt Cloud integrates with popular data visualisation tools like Tableau.