Databricks Certified Data Analyst: Databricks SQL

Overview

In today’s data-driven world, businesses rely on fast, efficient, and scalable solutions to process and analyze vast amounts of data. As the demand for data analysts increases, understanding how to work with cloud-based data platforms like Databricks is essential for effective decision-making.

In this course, Databricks Certified Data Analyst:

Databricks SQL, you’ll gain the ability to effectively leverage Databricks SQL to process and analyze data in the Lakehouse environment. First, you’ll explore the core features of Databricks SQL, including its capabilities for running SQL queries, creating and managing dashboards, and using the schema browser to view your data.

Next, you’ll discover how to work with Databricks SQL endpoints and warehouses, understanding their purpose, how to choose the right configuration, and the trade-offs involved in managing costs and performance. Finally, you’ll learn how to integrate Databricks SQL with visualization and BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Looker, and understand how to handle data organization, including working with streaming data and using the medallion architecture.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Databricks SQL needed to efficiently manage data workflows, integrate with other tools, and create actionable insights through powerful data visualizations, while also being well-prepared to pursue the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate certification, boosting your credibility and expertise in the growing field of data analytics.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Databricks and Databricks SQL
Overview of Databricks Lakehouse Platform
Benefits and Use Cases of Databricks SQL
• Core Features of Databricks SQL
Running SQL Queries
Creating and Managing Dashboards
Using the Schema Browser
• Databricks SQL Endpoints and Warehouses
Understanding Endpoints and Warehouses
Choosing the Right Configuration
Managing Costs and Performance Trade-offs
• Data Integration and Visualization
Connecting Databricks SQL with BI Tools
Tableau Integration
Power BI Integration
Looker Integration
Creating Interactive and Informative Dashboards
• Data Organization and Management
Working with Streaming Data
Implementing the Medallion Architecture
• Advanced Topics in Databricks SQL
Optimizing SQL Queries for Performance
Managing User Access and Permissions
• Preparing for the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam
Exam Requirements and Structure
Study Tips and Resources
• Course Conclusion
Review and Q&A Session
Further Learning and Career Opportunities in Data Analytics

Taught by

Yasir Khan

Subjects

Data Science