Training dbt Core - Automating Professional Data Pipelines

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: NLH824
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without advanced mastery of dbt Core, data teams waste 50% of their time on manual SQL transformations, tripling data errors and costing an average of 200k€/an in rework.

  • 68% of BI incidents stem from untested pipelines, stalling critical business decisions.

  • In 2024, 82% of senior data engineers require dbt, excluding outdated profiles from job postings.

  • Every quarter without dbt Core widens the competitive gap, exposing your company to irreversible market share losses.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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dbt Core training objectives

  • Master the advanced architecture of dbt Core for professional data pipelines
  • Develop complex data models with macros and certified packages
  • Implement automated tests and data quality in enterprise settings with dbt Core
  • Configure CI/CD and orchestration for scalable dbt Core deployments
  • Optimize dbt Core performance on massive data warehouses
  • Integrate dbt Core into modern ELT ecosystems for expert-level skills

dbt Core curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : dbt Core Architecture: Modeling Complex Data Pipelines (sources, models, DAG)

Dive into advanced dbt Core architecture by analyzing complex DAGs on real datasets, configure YAML sources and models for optimal traceability, develop seeds and snapshots to manage data history, complete practical exercises on an enterprise capstone project, produce a production-ready modeled and documented data schema, and gain immediately applicable professional skills.

Module 2 : Advanced dbt Core Modeling: Macros, Packages, and Transformations (dbt_utils, exposures)

Create custom dbt Core macros to accelerate reusable SQL transformations, integrate packages like dbt_utils and dbt_expectations on real BI use cases, model exposures to link models to BI dashboards, test live on data warehouses like BigQuery or Snowflake, build a complete modular pipeline through collaborative exercises, and obtain exportable deliverables to enhance your enterprise data projects.

Module 3 : dbt Core Quality and Testing: Singularities, Generic Tests, and Monitoring (dbt test, freshness)

Implement comprehensive dbt Core tests with singularities, not_null, and relationships on massive volumes, automate freshness checks for reliable real-time data, configure exposure monitoring and alerts via dbt Cloud, apply to real enterprise error cases with code review, generate automated quality reports, and master practices that reduce data incidents by 70% by the end of the day.

Module 4 : dbt Core Deployment and Optimization: CI/CD, Performance Tuning (GitHub Actions, orchestration)

Deploy dbt Core to production via GitHub Actions CI/CD and dbt Cloud, orchestrate with Airflow for scalable pipelines, optimize SQL queries to reduce costs by up to 50%, analyze performance with dbt metrics, finalize the capstone project with live deployment and monitoring, and leave with certifiable skills ready for enterprise use to transform your data workflows starting tomorrow.

How dbt Core skills are assessed

  • Advanced quiz on dbt Core and validation of learning outcomes
  • Evaluation through dbt tests on the capstone project
  • Technical presentation of the deployed data pipeline

How the dbt Core course is taught

  • Training delivered by a dbt expert trainer with active production experience
  • Practical exercises on real enterprise datasets
  • Progressive dbt Core capstone project over 4 days
  • Full course materials and dbt templates provided

dbt Core training: access and practical arrangements

The Training dbt Core - Automating Professional Data Pipelines program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training dbt Core - Automating Professional Data Pipelines program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training dbt Core - Automating Professional Data Pipelines program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your dbt Core training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
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FAQ

dbt Core: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in dbt Core training?+
Hands-on work runs on sources, models, DAG, dbt_utils, exposures and dbt test. Those tools come from the dbt Core program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after dbt Core training?+
They can master the advanced architecture of dbt Core for professional data pipelines, develop complex data models with macros and certified packages and implement automated tests and data quality in enterprise settings with dbt Core. Those are the stated objectives of the dbt Core program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the dbt Core program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: dbt Core Architecture: Modeling Complex Data Pipelines (sources, models, DAG). Day 2: Advanced dbt Core Modeling: Macros, Packages, and Transformations (dbt_utils, exposures). Day 3: dbt Core Quality and Testing: Singularities, Generic Tests, and Monitoring (dbt test, freshness). Day 4: dbt Core Deployment and Optimization: CI/CD, Performance Tuning (GitHub Actions, orchestration). The dbt Core program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is dbt Core training assessed?+
Assessment relies on advanced quiz on dbt Core and validation of learning outcomes, evaluation through dbt tests on the capstone project and technical presentation of the deployed data pipeline. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the dbt Core program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does dbt Core training cost per participant?+
dbt Core training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does dbt Core training take?+
4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for dbt Core training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before dbt Core training?+
Advanced proficiency in SQL, Git, data modeling, and ELT tools such as Airflow or Snowflake.
Is a certificate issued after dbt Core training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
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