Snowflake Hands-On | 50 Live Assignments With Practice Mcqs

Master Snowflake with 50 Hands-On Assignments/Mini Projects & 50 MCQs – DIY Mini Projects for Practical Experience

What you'll learn

Understand Snowflake’s cloud-based data warehouse, storage mechanisms, and virtual warehouse concepts.

Load structured and semi-structured data, apply transformations, and automate workflows using Snowflake tasks, streams, and Snowpipe.

Manage user roles, permissions, and optimize queries for cost efficiency and performance.

Utilize Time Travel, Cloning, Data Sharing, and Unstructured Data handling to build scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions.

Requirements

Basic SQL Knowledge

A Snowflake Account (Free Trial Available)

Willingness to Learn by Doing

Description

Snowflake Hands-On Course: Master Cloud Data Warehousing with Practical Assignments & MCQsThis hands-on course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of Snowflake, the leading cloud-based data platform. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced data professional, this course will help you build a strong foundation in Snowflake’s architecture, data loading techniques, transformations, automation, and advanced features.With 50 real-world assignments, mini projects, and 50 MCQs, you will gain practical experience in working with Snowflake’s powerful functionalities. Each module includes step-by-step exercises, real-world use cases, and DIY projects, ensuring you gain hands-on expertise in handling data efficiently in Snowflake.What You Will Learn?Introduction to SnowflakeUnderstanding Snowflake’s cloud-based architectureKey differentiators from traditional databasesBenefits of using Snowflake for data warehousingSnowflake Environment SetupCreating a Snowflake trial accountSetting up virtual warehouses (WH) and databasesUnderstanding roles and permissionsSnowflake Warehouse Setup & Basic Data LoadingConfiguring Snowflake virtual warehousesLoading structured data into SnowflakeData storage best practicesSnowflake Stages & TransformationsWorking with internal and external stagesData transformations using SQL functionsOptimizing data processing with best practicesSnowflake Error HandlingUnderstanding Snowflake’s error-handling mechanismsDebugging data load failuresStrategies for data recovery and error resolutionSnowflake Validation Modes & COPY Options/CommandsExploring different validation modes in SnowflakeUsing the COPY INTO command for efficient data loadingHandling various file formatsSnowflake Unstructured DataStoring and processing JSON, XML, Parquet, and other file typesUsing VARIANT data type for semi-structured dataQuerying and transforming unstructured dataSnowflake Snowpipe (Continuous Data Ingestion)Automating real-time data ingestionConfiguring Snowpipe for continuous data loadsMonitoring and troubleshooting SnowpipeSnowflake Tasks & SchedulingAutomating workflows using TasksScheduling SQL-based processesImplementing data pipeline automationSnowflake Time Travel & Table TypesUsing Time Travel for data recoveryUnderstanding Transient, Temporary, and Permanent TablesRestoring historical data snapshotsSnowflake Cloning TablesCreating zero-copy clones for quick data replicationUnderstanding cloning benefits and use casesOptimizing storage with cloningSnowflake Data SamplingSampling data for analytics and performance testingSnowflake Access ManagementRole-based access control (RBAC) in SnowflakeManaging privileges and rolesImplementing security best practicesMonitoring & Performance OptimizationTracking query performance and warehouse usageOptimizing queries for cost efficiencyUsing Snowflake’s built-in monitoring toolsWhy Take This Course?50 Hands-On Assignments & Mini Projects – Real-world scenarios to build expertise100+ MCQs – Test your knowledge with concept-based quizzesBeginner to Advanced – Covers all essential Snowflake topicsPractical DIY Approach – Learn by doing, not just theoryIndustry-Relevant Skills – Gain skills for data engineering, analytics, and cloud computingBy the end of this course, you will have hands-on experience in working with Snowflake and be confident in implementing data solutions on the Snowflake Cloud Data Platform.Note : This is not an Official Snowflake Course, Please refer to Snowflake Product Guide or website for official documentation and learning.Enroll now and take your Snowflake expertise to the next level!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Snowflake - Environment Setup

Lecture 2 Setup Snowflake Account - Free Tier

Lecture 3 Overview of Source Data for upcoming Labs

Lecture 4 AWS Access Key and Secret Key

Section 3: Snowflake - Warehouse Setup and Basics

Lecture 5 Assignment - 1 : Configuring a Virtual Warehouse

Lecture 6 Assignment - 1 : Solution

Lecture 7 Assignment - 2 : Setup Database and Table

Lecture 8 Assignment - 2 : Solution

Lecture 9 Assignment - 3 : Snowflake Data Loading - Copy Command

Lecture 10 Assignment - 3 : Solution

Section 4: Snowflake - Stages and Transformations

Lecture 11 Assignment - 4 : Snowflake Data Loading (Using Stages)

Lecture 12 Assignment - 4 : Solution

Lecture 13 Assignment - 5 : Snowflake Data Transformation

Lecture 14 Assignment - 5 : Solution

Lecture 15 Assignment - 6 : Snowflake Data Transformation

Lecture 16 Assignment - 6 : Solution

Section 5: Snowflake - Error Handling

Lecture 17 Assignment - 7 : Snowflake Data Loading with Errors

Lecture 18 Assignment - 7 : Solution

Lecture 19 Assignment - 8 : Snowflake Data Loading with Validation Mode

Lecture 20 Assignment - 8 : Solution

Lecture 21 Assignment - 9 : Snowflake Handling Data Errors

Lecture 22 Assignment - 9 : Solution

Lecture 23 Assignment - 10 : Snowflake Handling Multiple Files

Lecture 24 Assignment - 10 : Solution

Lecture 25 Assignment - 11 : Snowflake Handling Multiple Files with SKIP_FILE_%

Lecture 26 Assignment - 11 : Solution

Section 6: Snowflake - Validation Modes and Copy Options

Lecture 27 Assignment - 12 : Snowflake Custom File Formats

Lecture 28 Assignment - 12 : Solution

Lecture 29 Assignment - 13 : Snowflake Using VALIDATION_MODE

Lecture 30 Assignment - 13 : Solution

Lecture 31 Assignment - 14 : Snowflake Using RETURN_FAILED_ONLY

Lecture 32 Assignment - 14 : Solution

Lecture 33 Assignment - 15 : Snowflake Using Length Limits

Lecture 34 Assignment - 15 : Solution

Lecture 35 Assignment - 16 : Snowflake Using TRUNCATECOLUMNS

Lecture 36 Assignment - 16 : Solution

Lecture 37 Assignment - 17 : Snowflake Load History

Lecture 38 Assignment - 17 : Solution

Section 7: Snowflake - Handling Semi-Structured / Unstructured Data

Lecture 39 Assignment - 18 : Snowflake Loading JSON Data

Lecture 40 Assignment - 18 : Solution

Lecture 41 Assignment - 19 : Snowflake Loading Parquet Data

Lecture 42 Assignment - 19 : Solution

Lecture 43 Assignment - 20 : Snowflake Loading AVRO Data

Lecture 44 Assignment - 20 : Solution

Section 8: Snowflake - Snowpipe Hands-On

Lecture 45 Assignment - 21 : Snowflake Setting Up Components for Snowpipe

Lecture 46 Assignment - 21 : Solution

Lecture 47 Assignment - 22 : Snowflake Snowpipe for Automatic Data Loading

Lecture 48 Assignment - 22 : Solution

Lecture 49 Assignment - 23 : Snowflake Error Handling in Snowpipe

Lecture 50 Assignment - 23 : Solution

Lecture 51 Assignment - 24 : Snowflake Managing Snowpipe Execution

Lecture 52 Assignment - 24 : Solution

Lecture 53 Assignment - 25 : Snowflake End-to-End Testing and Cleanup of Snowpipe

Lecture 54 Assignment - 25 : Solution

Section 9: Snowflake - Tasks and Scheduling

Lecture 55 Assignment - 26 : Snowflake Creating and Managing Tasks

Lecture 56 Assignment - 26 : Solution

Lecture 57 Assignment - 27 : Snowflake Creating a Task Tree

Lecture 58 Assignment - 27 : Solution

Lecture 59 Assignment - 28 : Snowflake Task with a Daily Schedule

Lecture 60 Assignment - 28 : Solution

Lecture 61 Assignment - 29 : Snowflake Analysing task_history

Lecture 62 Assignment - 29 : Solution

Section 10: Snowflake - Time Travel and Table Types

Lecture 63 Assignment - 30 : Snowflake Time Travel

Lecture 64 Assignment - 30 : Solution

Lecture 65 Assignment - 31 : Snowflake Time Travel

Lecture 66 Assignment - 31 : Solution

Lecture 67 Assignment - 32 : Snowflake Permanent Tables

Lecture 68 Assignment - 32 : Solution

Lecture 69 Assignment - 33 : Snowflake Temporary Tables

Lecture 70 Assignment - 33 : Solution

Lecture 71 Assignment - 34 : Snowflake Transient Tables

Lecture 72 Assignment - 34 : Solution

Lecture 73 Assignment - 35 : Snowflake External Tables

Lecture 74 Assignment - 35 : Solution

Section 11: Snowflake - Cloning Tables

Lecture 75 Assignment - 36 : Snowflake Cloned Tables

Lecture 76 Assignment - 36 : Solution

Lecture 77 Assignment - 37 : Snowflake Swapping Tables

Lecture 78 Assignment - 37 : Solution

Section 12: Snowflake - Data Sampling

Lecture 79 Assignment - 38 : Snowflake Random Sampling

Lecture 80 Assignment - 38 : Solution

Lecture 81 Assignment - 39 : Snowflake System Sampling

Lecture 82 Assignment - 39 : Solution

Section 13: Snowflake - Streams

Lecture 83 Assignment - 40 : Snowflake Streams

Lecture 84 Assignment - 40 : Solution

Lecture 85 Assignment - 41 : Snowflake Streams

Lecture 86 Assignment - 41 : Solution

Lecture 87 Assignment - 42 : Snowflake Streams

Lecture 88 Assignment - 42 : Solution

Section 14: Snowflake - Access Management

Lecture 89 Assignment - 43 : Snowflake Create New Admin User

Lecture 90 Assignment - 43 : Solution

Lecture 91 Assignment - 44 : Snowflake Role and Password

Lecture 92 Assignment - 44 : Solution

Lecture 93 Assignment - 45 : Snowflake Warehouse Access Management

Lecture 94 Assignment - 45 : Solution

Section 15: Snowflake - Monitoring

Lecture 95 Assignment - 46 : Snowflake History and Warehouse Usage

Lecture 96 Assignment - 46 : Solution

Lecture 97 Assignment - 47 : Snowflake Query Activity and Query Execution Details

Lecture 98 Assignment - 47 : Solution

Lecture 99 Assignment - 48 : Snowflake Failed Queries and Warehouse Credits Usage

Lecture 100 Assignment - 48 : Solution

Lecture 101 Assignment - 49 : Snowflake Warehouse Load and Database Storage Usage

Lecture 102 Assignment - 49 : Solution

Lecture 103 Assignment - 50 : Snowflake Query Execution Time and Role Grants

Lecture 104 Assignment - 50 : Solution

Section 16: Snowflake - Practice Exams

Data Engineers and Data Analysts,Database Administrators (DBAs),ETL Developers and Cloud Engineers,Business Intelligence (BI) Professionals,Students and Career Changers