An architecture based on Data Vault offers a unique solution, focused on data-integration by and in the whole organisation. The key to success for Data Vault lies in the flexible embeddedness of the company processes. Strict compliance with the fundamental rules of the concept guarantees a solid base for your datawarehouse. Data Vault offers the opportunity to realise flexible and cost effective datawarehouses in a short period of time
Through a combination of on-line training and five intensive half-day on-site trainings you will receive answers to all your questions regarding Data Vault. The seminar will be rounded off with an exam which enables you to become ‘Certified Data Vault Data Modeler’.
The CDVDM seminar consist of three components:
AD 1: ON-LINE / SELF STUDY
Foundational Concepts – business overview
Foundational Concepts – technical overview
Segment 1: Hubs & Lab on Hub Discovery
Segment 2: Links & Lab on Link Discovery
Segment 3: Satellites & Labs on Satellite Discovery
Key Structures, Elements in Tables, Common Table Structures
Segment 4: Point in Time/Bridge Tables, User Defined/Record Sources
Segment 5: User Grouping Sets
Segment 6: EDW Processing
Segment 7: Conversion to A Data Vault
AD 2: IN CLASS TRAINNG
Loading and Querying processes within a DV
Segment 8: Golden Rules, Loading Constructs, math behind the Load Cycles
Segment 9: Loading Data Delivery Mechanisms
Segment 10: Scalability of Loading Processes
Segment 11: What Happens when you Break the Data Vault Rules?
Segment 12: Business Constructs
Segment 13: Strategies for Managing the Data Vault
Exceptions & Brainstorm
Near the end of the seminar the inevitable “exceptions to the rule” will be discussed as well as other issues and specific challenges that have come up during the seminar. The seminar is concluded with a Data Vault recap, a brief time to prepare for the test and…the written exam.
Free on-line in-depth modules
After the seminar you are able to extend your knowledge even further by accessing for two weeks additional in-depth on-line lessons through the e-learning program of Genesee Academy.
AD 3: CERTIFICATION EXAM
The course will be completed, on a day to be determined (15.00 – 18.00 hours), with an online protored exam that allows you to become ‘Certified Data Vault Data Modeler’. The certification is a closed book exam and lasts 2,5 hours. The questions are in English and can be answered in English or Dutch.
Within 4 to 6 weeks after the seminar you will receive the exam results. With a positive result you will also receive an official certificate of Genesee Academy. A free of charge resit exam is possible in consultation.
Solid knowledge of Datawarehousing and some experience in the disciplines relevant for this seminar. Upon arrival in the class, participants must have *working knowledge* of Data Vault principles and standards as defined in the E-learning lessons.
