Data Warehouse

Track Course
Intermediate
Fully Ready

About the Course

This course explores modern data warehousing concepts, from relational databases and data modeling to ELT/ETL workflows and cloud-based warehouses. Learners gain hands-on experience with tools like Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and dbt, while developing practical skills in modeling, loading, transformation, and governance. The course also covers best practices for cloud architecture, performance optimization, and ensuring data quality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Model scalable and efficient data warehouses using relational design principles for analytics.
  • Implement data transformations and cloud architecture best practices to optimize performance and maintainability.
  • Apply data governance principles, including quality, lineage, and access control, in modern warehousing environments.
  • Develop ELT/ETL pipelines with cloud-based tools such as Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and dbt.

Curriculum

  • Chapter 1: Data Warehouse Foundations

    Overview:

    In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of relational and non-relational databases, data warehousing concepts, and OLTP vs. OLAP systems.

    Topics:

    • Relational database principles and design
    • NoSQL databases and use cases
    • Data warehousing concepts (OLTP vs. OLAP)
  • Chapter 2: Introduction to Snowflake

    Overview:

    In this chapter, you will explore Snowflake as a modern cloud data warehouse, learning how to query, transform, and connect with external tools.

    Topics:

    • Snowflake architecture and core features
    • Tables, views, and SnowSQL
    • Data loading and integrations
  • Chapter 3: Data Modeling and ELT

    Overview:

    In this chapter, you will learn data modeling principles and best practices, along with ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data management.

    Topics:

    • Dimensional modeling (fact/dimension tables, star & snowflake schemas)
    • Data extraction, loading, and transformation (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or Snowflake)
    • Mini projects in modeling and loading
  • Chapter 4: dbt for Data Transformation

    Overview:

    In this chapter, you will use dbt to automate transformations, apply testing, and structure warehouse workflows.

    Topics:

    • dbt architecture and layering (staging, intermediate, marts)
    • Materialization, snapshots, and tests
    • Hands-on dbt mini projects
  • Chapter 5: Data Governance

    Overview:

    In this chapter, you will understand the importance of governance in data engineering and how to apply it in cloud environments.

    Topics:

    • Data governance best practices
    • Role of the data engineer in governance
    • Governance capabilities in Azure

Tools

Snowflake
Azure (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory)
dbt and SQL
ChatGPT (tool research)
Docker (optional)
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