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dbt Core training objectives
- Master dbt Core for professional enterprise data modeling
- Implement automated tests and documentation with dbt Core
- Develop custom macros and dbt packages for reuse
- Design scalable and high-performance data pipelines via dbt Core
- Optimize dbt Core deployment in CI/CD for production environments
- Acquire dbt Core skills tailored to enterprise data needs
dbt Core curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : dbt Core Modeling: Designing Scalable SQL Models (seeds, models, snapshots)
Dive into creating professional dbt Core projects, install the environment with dbt CLI and adapt it to Snowflake or BigQuery, structure seeds for reference data, develop modular SQL models with cross-references, implement snapshots for tracking historical changes, complete practical exercises on a real e-commerce dataset, produce a first-version data DAG with trainer validation.
Module 2 : dbt Core Tests and Documentation: Ensuring Data Quality (generic tests, YAML docs)
Rigorous testing of dbt Core models using singular and generic tests on massive volumes, integrate expected schemas and volumes for early anomaly detection, generate interactive documentation with dbt docs generate and serve, explore lineage graph for full traceability, apply to concrete retail sales case with simulated errors, correct in real-time, export enterprise-ready quality reports.
Module 3 : Macros and dbt Core Packages: Customizing Pipelines (Jinja, community hubs)
Master Jinja in dbt Core for dynamic reusable macros on complex aggregations, integrate dbt packages like dbt-utils for ready-to-use utilities, customize business macros for HR or finance analytics, test exposures for BI dashboards, develop on enriched continuous project with external APIs, collaborate via dbt ls and pair programming code review, optimize for data lake scalability.
Module 4 : dbt Core Deployment: Orchestrating in Production (CI/CD, dbt Cloud, Airflow)
Configure dbt Core runs in GitHub Actions for secure automated CI/CD, deploy on dbt Cloud with nightly job scheduling, integrate Airflow for hybrid pipeline orchestration, monitor runs via logs and Slack alerts, apply production best practices on sensitive banking dataset, simulate full deployments with rollback, finalize deployed and documented continuous project, evaluate overall performance.
How dbt Core skills are assessed
- Multiple-choice quiz to validate advanced dbt Core concepts
- Continuous assessment via data modeling exercises
- Defense of complete dbt pipeline project with trainer
How the dbt Core course is taught
- Training delivered by an active expert data engineering trainer
- Practical exercises on real enterprise data cases
- Progressive continuous dbt Core project over 4 days
- Detailed course materials provided to each participant
dbt Core training: access and practical arrangements
The Training dbt Core - Mastering Scalable 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 Scalable 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 Scalable 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 seeds, models, snapshots, generic tests, YAML docs and jinja. 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 dbt Core for professional enterprise data modeling, implement automated tests and documentation with dbt Core and develop custom macros and dbt packages for reuse. Those are the stated objectives of the dbt Core program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the dbt Core program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: dbt Core Modeling: Designing Scalable SQL Models (seeds, models, snapshots). Day 2: dbt Core Tests and Documentation: Ensuring Data Quality (generic tests, YAML docs). Day 3: Macros and dbt Core Packages: Customizing Pipelines (Jinja, community hubs). Day 4: dbt Core Deployment: Orchestrating in Production (CI/CD, dbt Cloud, Airflow). The dbt Core program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is dbt Core training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate advanced dbt Core concepts, continuous assessment via data modeling exercises and defense of complete dbt pipeline project with 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 $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 SQL proficiency, data warehousing fundamentals, Git usage and data warehouses like 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.
Does Learni provide the equipment for dbt Core training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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