dbt Core from Scratch – Build Your First Project in 2 Hours

dbt Core Essentials: Modeling, Testing, Documentation, and Project Setup

What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals and architecture of dbt Core
- Test, Document, and Monitor Data Transformations
- Debug and Resolve Common Issues in DBT Core
- Build a complete dbt project from scratch

Requirements
- Basic Knowledge of SQL
- Fundamental Understanding of Databases
- Python Installed

Description
Welcome to a comprehensive yet fast-paced onboarding course for dbt Core — the essential tool revolutionizing how data teams transform and manage data in the modern analytics stack. Over approximately 2 hours, this course will guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to confidently start working with dbt Core, from installation and configuration to advanced modeling and documentation.

You will begin by understanding the key differences between ELT and ETL processes, and learn exactly what dbt is and why it’s a game-changer for data transformation. Next, we’ll cover how to set up your environment, including detailed installation instructions for both Windows and Linux, and configuration of the critical profiles.yaml file to connect dbt to your data warehouse.

The course dives deep into working withSourcesto manage your raw data, including freshness checks and tests to ensure data reliability. You’ll masterModels— learning how to build, organize, and materialize SQL models efficiently, including incremental models that optimize performance.

Macros will be demystified so you can automate repetitive tasks and streamline your dbt workflows. Finally, you’ll exploreSeeds and Documentation, learning to load CSV data into your warehouse and generate clean, useful documentation for your projects.

Whether you’re a data analyst, engineer, or anyone eager to embrace modern data transformation best practices, this fast onboarding course will equip you with practical skills and confidence to accelerate your dbt Core journey and improve your team’s data pipeline quality and maintainability.

Who this course is for:
- Data Analysts and Business Analysts Professionals who work with SQL and want a fast, hands-on introduction to dbt Core to improve how they transform and structure data.
- Data Engineers Specialists responsible for data pipelines who want a practical overview of dbt Core to better collaborate with analytics teams and streamline transformation logic.
- Analytics Engineers Professionals looking for a quick, structured way to start using dbt Core in their workflows and understand its role in the modern data stack.
- SQL Developers and ETL/ELT Specialists Experienced SQL users or traditional ETL practitioners transitioning to dbt-based ELT and looking for a concise, no-frills onboarding.
- Aspiring Data Professionals Beginners with basic SQL knowledge who want to get a quick and modern introduction to data modeling and transformation using dbt Core.
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