GCP Data Fusion & Big Query training course

Building Data Pipelines with Google Cloud Data Fusion

JBI training course London UK

"Our tailored course provided a well rounded introduction and also covered some intermediate level topics that we needed to know. Clive gave us some best practice ideas and tips to take away. Fast paced but the instructor never lost any of the delegates"

Brian Leek, Data Analyst, May 2022

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Day 1 — Building Data Pipelines with Google Cloud Data Fusion

  • GCP Cloud overview
  • GCP Data Engineering Overview: GCP data ecosystem, ETL vs ELT, use cases
  • Introduction to Google Cloud Data Fusion: Architecture, editions, security basics
  • Data Fusion UI & Core Concepts: Pipeline Studio, batch vs real-time pipelines
  • Hands-on Lab: Build a batch pipeline from Cloud Storage to Big Query
  • Transformations & Data Quality: Wrangler, joins, aggregations, error handling
  • Operationalizing Pipelines: Scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting
  • End-of-Day Lab: End-to-end batch pipeline implementation

Day 2 — Analytics & Optimization with Big Query

  • Big Query Architecture & Concepts: Serverless model, storage vs compute, pricing
  • Big Query Data Modelling: Schema design, partitioning, clustering
  • Big Query SQL Fundamentals: Joins, aggregations, window functions
  • Performance & Cost Optimization: Query tuning, materialized views, BI Engine
  • Integrating Data Fusion with Big Query: ELT patterns, incremental loads
  • Security & Governance: IAM, row-level and column-level security
  • Freestyle Lab: Production-style pipeline and optimization review

Day 1 — Building Data Pipelines with Google Cloud Data Fusion

 

GCP Cloud Overview

  • Explore the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem

  • Understand cloud services for data engineering

  • Review key concepts and terminology

GCP Data Engineering Overview

  • Learn the GCP data ecosystem and tools

  • Understand ETL vs ELT workflows and common use cases

  • Explore the role of data pipelines in analytics

Introduction to Google Cloud Data Fusion

  • Understand Data Fusion architecture and editions

  • Learn security basics and governance considerations

  • Explore how Data Fusion fits into GCP pipelines

Data Fusion UI & Core Concepts

  • Navigate Pipeline Studio and key interface elements

  • Learn the difference between batch and real-time pipelines

  • Understand pipeline components and their interactions

 

Hands-On Lab: Build a Batch Pipeline

  • Create a batch pipeline from Cloud Storage to BigQuery

  • Apply transformations and data validation

  • Test end-to-end data flow

Transformations & Data Quality

  • Use Wrangler for data cleaning and preparation

  • Perform joins, aggregations, and error handling

  • Ensure data quality and consistency

Operationalizing Pipelines

  • Schedule and monitor pipelines for production use

  • Troubleshoot common issues

  • Implement best practices for operational pipelines

End-of-Day Lab

  • Complete an end-to-end batch pipeline implementation

  • Reinforce learning through practical application


Day 2 — Analytics & Optimization with BigQuery

 

BigQuery Architecture & Concepts

  • Explore the serverless model and separation of storage vs compute

  • Understand BigQuery pricing considerations

  • Learn how BigQuery supports analytics at scale

BigQuery Data Modelling

  • Design schemas for performance and scalability

  • Use partitioning and clustering effectively

  • Optimise data layout for queries and storage

BigQuery SQL Fundamentals

  • Work with joins, aggregations, and window functions

  • Write queries for analytics and reporting

  • Apply best practices for efficient SQL

Performance & Cost Optimization

  • Tune queries and use materialized views

  • Leverage BI Engine for faster analytics

  • Apply techniques to reduce query costs

Integrating Data Fusion with BigQuery

  • Implement ELT patterns and incremental loads

  • Connect Data Fusion pipelines to BigQuery for analytics

  • Automate data integration workflows

Security & Governance

  • Apply IAM roles and permissions

  • Implement row-level and column-level security

  • Ensure data governance best practices are followed

Freestyle Lab

  • Build a production-style pipeline

  • Optimise queries and pipeline performance

  • Review and reinforce learning from Day 1 and Day 2

 

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This course is designed for:

  • Data engineers and analytics professionals working with Google Cloud

  • Developers building data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows

  • Technical professionals seeking practical experience with BigQuery and Data Fusion

  • Teams responsible for optimising cloud-based data processing and analytics

  • Anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and monitoring production-scale data pipelines


5 star

4.8 out of 5 average

"Our tailored course provided a well rounded introduction and also covered some intermediate level topics that we needed to know. Clive gave us some best practice ideas and tips to take away. Fast paced but the instructor never lost any of the delegates"

Brian Leek, Data Analyst, May 2022



“JBI  did a great job of customizing their syllabus to suit our business  needs and also bringing our team up to speed on the current best practices. Our teams varied widely in terms of experience and  the Instructor handled this particularly well - very impressive”

Brian F, Team Lead, RBS, Data Analysis Course, 20 April 2022

 

 

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This two-day course provides a hands-on introduction to building, managing, and optimising data pipelines using Google Cloud Data Fusion and BigQuery. Participants will learn to design end-to-end data workflows, perform data transformations, ensure quality, and deploy pipelines for production. The course also covers analytics, SQL fundamentals, performance tuning, and cost optimisation, giving learners the skills to handle real-world cloud data engineering challenges.

Course Outcomes:

Participants will be able to build and operate Data Fusion pipelines, design optimised Big Query data models, write efficient analytical SQL, and apply cost, security, and performance best practices on Google Cloud

 

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