SNOWFLAKE Logo v2
8404  Reviews star_rate star_rate star_rate star_rate star_half

Snowflake Advanced – Data Analyst

As a modern cloud-based data warehouse, Snowflake offers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and performance, making it a go-to tool for data analysts in today’s fast-paced, data-driven...

Read More
By Request
Contact Us For Pricing
Duration 3 days
Course Code INNO-SNOW-DA
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

As a modern cloud-based data warehouse, Snowflake offers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and performance, making it a go-to tool for data analysts in today’s fast-paced, data-driven environments. This course prepares you to master advanced data analysis techniques, equipping you with the skills to utilize Snowflake’s powerful features effectively. Over three days, you’ll dive into key aspects of Snowflake data analysis, starting with foundational concepts such as data preparation, loading, and SQL fundamentals. You’ll then advance to complex topics like diagnostic analysis, data transformation, and forecasting, gaining hands-on experience with Snowflake’s robust capabilities. The course also emphasizes practical skills, such as leveraging Snowflake’s built-in functions, optimizing queries, and integrating with BI tools, ensuring you can solve real-world analytical challenges. Whether you’re a Snowflake Data Analyst, ELT Developer, or BI Specialist, this course offers a comprehensive roadmap to mastering Snowflake’s Data Cloud for advanced analytics. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to deliver actionable insights and drive data-informed decisions in your organization. Join us to unlock Snowflake's full potential and advance your career as a data professional.

Skills Gained

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

  • Master Data Loading: Prepare and load data efficiently with SnowSQL and Snowpipe.
  • Enhance SQL Skills: Write and optimize advanced SQL queries for analysis.
  • Perform Data Analysis: Apply diagnostic and descriptive techniques to uncover insights.
  • Utilize Snowflake Functions: Leverage built-in functions and UDFs for custom transformations.
  • Implement Forecasting: Use statistical functions for time-series analysis and predictions.
  • Prepare for Certification: Gain the knowledge to confidently pass the certification exam.

Who Can Benefit

This course is designed for data analysts, ELT developers, and BI specialists seeking to enhance their skills in advanced data analysis using Snowflake.

Course Details

Exam Overview

  • Quick Introductions
  • Discuss exam prerequisites, format, scoring, and passing requirements
  • Review exam objectives and identify key areas to focus on
  • Ensure participants have the necessary course materials

Introduction to Snowflake Data Analysis

Snowflake's Data Cloud is a revolutionary platform designed for modern data analysis. This module provides an overview of Snowflake’s unique capabilities, certification goals, and the essential prerequisites. You’ll understand how Snowflake empowers data analysts to unlock insights efficiently.

  • Overview of Snowflake's Data Cloud platform
  • Key features for data analysis
  • Certification objectives and prerequisites

Data Preparation and Loading

Efficient data preparation and loading are critical for effective analysis. This module covers the tools and techniques for ingesting data into Snowflake. You’ll learn best practices for data preparation and optimizing ingestion workflows.

  • Techniques for preparing data in Snowflake
  • Loading data using SnowSQL and Snowpipe
  • Best practices for optimizing data ingestion

SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis

SQL is the foundation of data analysis in Snowflake. In this module, you’ll revisit SQL fundamentals, focusing on query optimization and troubleshooting. These skills are crucial for working with large datasets in Snowflake.

  • Writing and optimizing basic SQL queries
  • Working with Snowflake’s Query Profiler
  • Common troubleshooting techniques

Advanced SQL Techniques

This module dives deeper into SQL, exploring advanced techniques like window functions and complex joins. These tools allow analysts to perform sophisticated queries and derive meaningful insights from data.

  • Complex joins, subqueries, and Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
  • Window functions for analytical processing
  • Advanced filtering and grouping techniques

Data Transformation

Transforming data into usable formats is a key part of the analytical process. This module introduces Snowflake views, basic transformations, and User-Defined Functions (UDFs), enabling you to prepare data for analysis effectively.

  • Creating and using Snowflake views
  • Basic data transformations for analysis
  • Introduction to User-Defined Functions (UDFs) and Stored Procedures

Diagnostic and Descriptive Analysis

Descriptive and diagnostic analyses help uncover trends and root causes in datasets. This module focuses on techniques for summarizing data and visualizing results to communicate insights effectively.

  • Conducting diagnostic data analysis
  • Techniques for descriptive analytics
  • Visualizing analysis results using Snowflake tools

Data Forecasting

Forecasting enables data analysts to predict future trends and outcomes. This module explores time-series analysis and Snowflake’s statistical functions, providing you with tools to build accurate forecasts.

  • Forecasting principles and methods
  • Performing time-series analysis in Snowflake
  • Utilizing Snowflake’s statistical functions

Data Presentation

Effective data presentation ensures stakeholders understand your findings. This module covers integrating Snowflake with BI tools, designing reports, and tailoring outputs for diverse audiences.

  • Preparing data for reporting and dashboards
  • Integrating Snowflake with BI tools
  • Designing outputs for business stakeholders

Certification Exam Preparation

Passing the SnowPro Advanced: Data Analyst certification requires a strategic approach. This module prepares you with exam guidance, practice questions, and proven test-taking strategies to boost your confidence.

  • Reviewing the SnowPro Advanced: Data Analyst Exam Guide
  • Practicing with sample exam questions and case studies
  • Strategies for success in the certification exam
Read Less

Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, contact us with the form below.

Contact Information

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

View our filing status and how to request a W9.

Reviews

the class/lecture was amazing and very easy to understand and was in detail.

Courseware was effective but would like to have some PDF material on BPML and XPATH

I think the platform is very good and look forward to taking my next course in early October.

This is my second course with ExitCertified. This course exceeded my expectations. The teacher was great and the class was fun.

very good and spcecific course and above all a very good instructor. In few days I have learned a lot.