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dbt Core training objectives
- Master dbt Core architecture for professional, certifiable data pipelines
- Develop scalable and maintainable data models in the enterprise
- Implement automated tests and data quality with dbt Core
- Design custom macros and packages to optimize workflows
- Configure CI/CD deployments and advanced data warehouse integrations
- Optimize dbt performance for massive production processing
- Acquire expert dbt skills for agile data transformation
dbt Core curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days
Module 1 : dbt Core Architecture: Designing Scalable ELT Pipelines (DAGs, sources, seeds)
Dive into advanced dbt Core project configuration, definition of profiles and YAML sources for seamless integrations with Snowflake or BigQuery, modeling complex DAGs via dependencies and exposures, practical exercises on real company datasets to create dimensional analytical models, automatic documentation generation, and schema validation with code review by the trainer for robust pipelines from day one.
Module 2 : Advanced dbt Core Modeling: Macros, Tests, and Snapshots (Jinja Tools, dbt-test)
Develop custom Jinja macros for software reuse in data transformations, implement generic and singular tests on massive volumes, manage snapshots for CDC and historical audits, hands-on workshops on concrete cases like client deduplication or real-time aggregations, SQL query optimization via exposures and hooks, production of deliverable data quality reports, strengthening professional skills for critical data environments.
Module 3 : dbt Core Deployment and Optimization: CI/CD, Performance (dbt Cloud, Orchestration)
Integrate dbt Core into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or dbt Cloud for zero-downtime deployments, profile and optimize jobs on massive clusters via state and artifacts, configure orchestrators like Airflow for hybrid scheduling, company project simulations with Prometheus monitoring and data freshness alerts, finalization of a complete certifiable ELT pipeline, knowledge transfer to scale data teams in production without costly interruptions.
How dbt Core skills are assessed
- Expert multiple-choice quiz to validate dbt Core skills at the end of the training
- Continuous evaluation through practical exercises on data pipelines
- Defense of the red thread project with the trainer
How the dbt Core course is taught
- Training by an active certified dbt data engineer trainer
- Practical exercises on real company data warehouse cases
- Progressive dbt Core red thread project over 3 days
- Complete course materials and dbt templates provided to participants
dbt Core training: access and practical arrangements
The Training dbt Core - Mastering Advanced ELT 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 - Mastering Advanced ELT 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 - Mastering Advanced ELT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
dbt Core: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in dbt Core training?+
Hands-on work runs on DAGs, sources, seeds, jinja Tools, dbt-test and dbt Cloud. Those tools come from the dbt Core program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after dbt Core training?+
They can master dbt Core architecture for professional, certifiable data pipelines, develop scalable and maintainable data models in the enterprise and implement automated tests and data quality with dbt Core. Those are the stated objectives of the dbt Core program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the dbt Core program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: dbt Core Architecture: Designing Scalable ELT Pipelines (DAGs, sources, seeds). Day 2: Advanced dbt Core Modeling: Macros, Tests, and Snapshots (Jinja Tools, dbt-test). Day 3: dbt Core Deployment and Optimization: CI/CD, Performance (dbt Cloud, Orchestration). The dbt Core program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is dbt Core training assessed?+
Assessment relies on expert multiple-choice quiz to validate dbt Core skills at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical exercises on data pipelines and defense of the red thread project with the trainer. 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 $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 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?+
3 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 SQL mastery, intermediate Python, experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), Kimball modeling.
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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