Professional training – Business Intelligence and Reporting
Data Warehouse Fundamentals
Get confident with Data Warehouse Fundamentals in 6 hours: focus on DWH architecture, ETL and ELT and Staging and core layer, live with a trainer, online or on-site.
- Duration
- 6 hours, one session
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Online or on-site
- Language
- German or English
- Certificate
- Certificate of attendance
Overview
“Data Warehouse Fundamentals” is designed for roles such as Controllers and financial analysts and BI developers and data analysts. In 6 hours you work your way through DWH architecture, ETL and ELT and Staging and core layer in a structured way – with plenty of practice and time for your questions.
Reports are only as good as their data model and design. Our BI courses show how to connect data from different sources, model it cleanly and turn it into understandable dashboards – with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SAP Analytics Cloud, Looker Studio and other tools. Data Warehouse Fundamentals is a one-day workshop with compact input and plenty of exercises on realistic datasets. You build your own reports, learn proven design patterns and receive templates that help you standardize reporting in your organization.
The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.
Focus areas of the course
Who is this course for?
- Controllers and financial analysts
- BI developers and data analysts
- Business units responsible for reporting
- IT administrators and BI owners
What you will be able to do
- You know the key topics of Data Warehouse Fundamentals – DWH architecture, ETL and ELT, Staging and core layer, Data marts, Historization and Data lake and lakehouse compared – and can apply them in practice.
- You build meaningful reports and dashboards with Data Warehouse Fundamentals.
- You model data so that analyses are correct and performant.
- You define metrics clearly and traceably.
- You deploy reports securely and run them in a maintainable way.
Course outline
Module 1 Getting started and data connectivity for Data Warehouse Fundamentals
- Where Data Warehouse Fundamentals fits in the BI landscape
- Interface and way of working
- Connecting and refreshing data sources
- Sample scenario and business questions
Module 2 Focus areas: Data Warehouse Fundamentals
- DWH architecture
- ETL and ELT
- Staging and core layer
- Data marts
- Historization
- Data lake and lakehouse compared
Module 3 Modeling and logic in Data Warehouse Fundamentals
- Data model, relationships and granularity
- Calculations, measures and filter logic
- Keeping performance and data volume in check
- Avoiding typical modeling mistakes
Module 4 Visualization and hands-on exercises with Data Warehouse Fundamentals
- Choosing suitable chart types
- Building interactive reports and dashboards
- Design rules for readability
- Group review of the results
Module 5 Deployment and operations
- Publishing and sharing
- Permissions and data security
- Refresh schedules and maintenance
- Standards and templates for your organization
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
- Exercise based on a realistic case
- Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
- Checklist and templates to take away
- Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning
Prerequisites
Depending on the level, confident Excel skills are enough. Advanced courses assume the fundamentals of the respective tool. No prior knowledge is required.
Technical requirements
Your own laptop with internet access; software, trial license or access to the training environment is provided in advance.
Dates & locations
For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.
- Munich Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Salzburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Berlin Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Hanover Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Bremen Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Kaiserslautern Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Online Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
Frequently asked questions
What prior knowledge do I need for Data Warehouse Fundamentals?
For beginner courses, confident Excel skills are enough. Advanced courses assume the basics of the respective tool and an understanding of data models. We clarify the right starting point with you in advance and adjust pace and examples to your group.
Can we work with our own data in Data Warehouse Fundamentals?
Yes, gladly for in-house sessions. We then use your anonymized or approved data sources and metrics. Access and data protection requirements are clarified beforehand. Alternatively we use a realistic sample scenario that covers all exercises.
How much does “Data Warehouse Fundamentals” cost?
The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.
Can I suggest my own date?
Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.
Is the course online or on-site?
Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.
Can the course be tailored to our team?
Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.