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dbt Core training objectives
- Master the fundamentals of dbt Core for professional data pipelines
- Develop modular and reusable data models in a business context
- Implement automated tests to ensure data quality
- Generate certified and collaborative documentation with dbt
- Configure dbt Core deployments suitable for production environments
- Optimize ELT transformation skills for certified data projects
dbt Core curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days
Module 1 : dbt Core Fundamentals: Installation and First Project (CLI, dbt init, configuration)
Immersive discovery of dbt Core through CLI environment installation on your machine, creation of a first project with dbt init and connection to a data warehouse like BigQuery or Snowflake, exploration of key concepts such as models, seeds, and snapshots, practical exercises to run dbt run and dbt test on real business datasets, production of a first modular SQL model with immediate validation by the trainer.
Module 2 : dbt Core Modeling: Creating Models and Managing References (refs, sources)
Dive into building ELT pipelines with dbt Core, defining complex SQL models using refs for inter-model dependencies and sources for external tables, hands-on workshops on real cases such as transforming e-commerce logs into business metrics, refactoring existing SQL code into reusable dbt structures, generating dependency DAGs via dbt deps, and collaborative code review for immediate professional skills.
Module 3 : dbt Core Testing and Quality: Singular, Generic, and Data Tests (schema, freshness)
Strengthen data reliability by implementing comprehensive dbt Core tests, configuring singular tests for key uniqueness, generic tests for volumes, and data tests for freshness and schemas via YAML, exercises on real datasets with simulation of common business errors, running dbt test for automated suites, live analysis of results and corrections, creation of a certified quality plan for your data pipelines.
Module 4 : dbt Core Documentation and Macros: Generating Docs and Jinja Packages (dbt_utils)
Master automatic dbt Core documentation with dbt docs generate and serve for clear interactive reports, writing enriched YAML descriptions and column-level docs, introduction to Jinja macros for advanced code reuse via dbt_utils, hands-on workshops on an ongoing project like a BI dashboard, customizing macros for specific business needs, generating deployable team documentation for smooth professional collaboration.
Module 5 : dbt Core Deployment: Profiles, Seeds, Snapshots, and CI/CD Intro (Git, dbt Cloud)
Finalize your training by configuring multi-environment profiles for dbt Core, using seeds for reference data and snapshots for incremental CDC, Git integration for versioning and CI/CD basics with dbt Cloud, full deployment of a pipeline on a real data warehouse, advanced troubleshooting exercises, production rollout of a certified project with monitoring, and personal action plan to scale in a business setting.
How dbt Core skills are assessed
- Multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
- Continuous assessment through practical dbt Core exercises
- Presentation of the ongoing ELT pipeline project to the trainer
How the dbt Core course is taught
- Courses led by an active expert dbt trainer
- Practical exercises on real business data cases
- Progressive ongoing project throughout the training
- Complete course materials provided to each participant
dbt Core training: access and practical arrangements
The Training dbt Core - Mastering 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 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 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 CLI, dbt init, configuration, refs, sources and schema. Those tools come from the dbt Core program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after dbt Core training?+
They can master the fundamentals of dbt Core for professional data pipelines, develop modular and reusable data models in a business context and implement automated tests to ensure data quality. Those are the stated objectives of the dbt Core program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the dbt Core program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: dbt Core Fundamentals: Installation and First Project (CLI, dbt init, configuration). Day 2: dbt Core Modeling: Creating Models and Managing References (refs, sources). Day 3: dbt Core Testing and Quality: Singular, Generic, and Data Tests (schema, freshness). Day 4: dbt Core Documentation and Macros: Generating Docs and Jinja Packages (dbt_utils). Day 5: dbt Core Deployment: Profiles, Seeds, Snapshots, and CI/CD Intro (Git, dbt Cloud). The dbt Core program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is dbt Core training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous assessment through practical dbt Core exercises and presentation of the ongoing ELT pipeline project to 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 $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 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?+
5 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?+
Basic SQL knowledge and familiarity with data warehouses such as BigQuery 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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