Course Duration
2 Days
Database and Business Intelligence
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
£3,430.00
IT Certification Overview
Dimensional modelling is a core component of modern business intelligence solutions, providing the foundation for effective reporting, analytics, and decision-making. This two-day instructor-led course introduces the principles of dimensional modelling and explains how it supports data warehouses and data marts.
Designed for learners with no previous experience of dimensional modelling, the course explores data warehousing concepts, analytical requirements gathering, dimensional design techniques, and physical implementation considerations. You will learn how to design fact and dimension tables, understand modern data movement approaches, and explore how online analytical processing (OLAP) technologies support analytical workloads.
This course is vendor and product independent, allowing learners to apply the concepts across a wide range of business intelligence platforms.
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From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
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I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
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I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of business intelligence or data concepts may be beneficial but is not required.
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Business analysts responsible for gathering analytical requirements and designing dimensional models
- Data professionals working with business intelligence and analytics solutions
- IT professionals responsible for implementing dimensional models and OLAP solutions
- Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in dimensional modelling and data warehouse design
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe data warehousing concepts and the role of dimensional modelling
- Explain the process of gathering analytical requirements for dimensional models
- Distinguish between facts, measures, and dimensions when designing analytical solutions
- Design dimensional models using industry-recognised modelling techniques
- Describe the physical implementation of dimensional models
- Explain how OLAP technologies support analytical reporting and business intelligence
Dimensional Modelling Course Content
Introduction to data
- Understand the role of data in business intelligence
- Compare online transaction processing and online analytical processing
- Explore the principles of data warehouse design
- Understand the fundamentals of dimensional modelling
- Explain cardinality and data grain
Introduction to modelling
- Gather analytical business requirements
- Explore conceptual, logical, and physical modelling approaches
- Understand facts and dimensions
- Compare star and snowflake schemas
- Explore relationships between fact and dimension tables
- Consider security requirements within dimensional models
Designing dimension tables
- Design attributes and hierarchies
- Understand business keys and surrogate keys
- Create conformed dimensions
- Design time dimensions
- Implement role-playing dimensions
- Explore slowly changing and rapidly changing dimensions
Designing fact tables
- Define facts and measures
- Compare different types of measures
- Understand additive, semi-additive, and non-additive measures
- Explore different fact table designs
- Understand the role of foreign keys
Advanced dimension techniques
- Design degenerate dimensions
- Explore parent-child dimensions
- Understand bridge tables
- Apply snowflaking where appropriate
- Explore synonym dimensions
- Design mini dimensions
- Understand hot-swappable dimensions
- Explore multi-valued dimensions
- Understand bitmap dimensions
- Design junk dimensions
- Explore step dimensions
- Perform first and last analysis
Data movement
- Introduce extract, transform, and load processes
- Understand staging areas
- Explore the medallion architecture
- Apply data transformation and cleansing techniques
- Understand how metadata supports data quality and governance
Physical storage and aggregation
- Understand aggregation storage techniques
- Explore table partitioning
- Select appropriate data types
- Understand index design considerations
- Explore compression techniques
- Design aggregations for analytical performance
- Compare multidimensional, relational, and hybrid OLAP approaches
- Understand modern OLAP terminology
- Optimise fact table performance
- Apply indexing strategies within star schemas
Common dimensional modelling mistakes
- Review the twelve most common dimensional modelling mistakes
- Identify approaches for avoiding common design issues
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams included in this course. Learners reinforce their understanding through instructor-led discussions and practical activities delivered throughout the course.
Hands-on learning
This course includes:
- Scenario-based exercises to apply dimensional modelling concepts
- Guided discussions based on real-world business intelligence scenarios
- Practical activities covering dimensional design techniques and analytical modelling
Upcoming Dates
Dates and locations are available on request. Please contact us for the latest schedule.
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