Getting started with dbt

This is the foundational, hands-on course for practitioners who are new to dbt (or want a structured refresher). You’ll build a small dbt project end-to-end while learning core concepts: modeling, sources, testing, documentation, and deployment.

After this course, you will be able to:

• Explain key dbt concepts (projects, models, DAG, sources, tests, documentation)
• Build a set of models and understand dependencies using the DAG
• Add tests and documentation so others can trust and reuse your work
• Run and deploy dbt workflows on a schedule (and interpret run results)

Prerequisites:

• Intermediate SQL knowledge

What to bring:

• You must bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises
• We will provide any required sandbox environments for dbt and the data platform

Duration: 4 hours

• A valid dbt Summit pass is required to register for trainings and certifications
• Trainings and certifications will take place in-person at dbt Summit only