Data Transformation
Training & Workshops
This area focuses on shaping, moving, and automating data pipelines to accelerate delivery by eliminating manual coding bottlenecks and improving quality by introducing best practices and proven standards. Participants can expect hands-on workshops covering a wide variety of tools and methodologies, including a focus on data engineering.
Start with the Fundamentals
One-day introductions to the tools and techniques every other course builds on.
Scalefree
dbt Fundamentals for Beginners
Build the foundation of your next dbt project. Learn how dbt fits a modern architecture, how dbt Core differs from dbt Platform, and the essentials of models and materializations.
Scalefree
Manual Data Vault Engineering: Decoding Mechanics to Optimize Automation
Build the practical skills needed to automate Data Vault. Learn to hand-code Hubs, Links, and Satellites in raw SQL to gain the understanding necessary to maximize efficiency within any commercial automation framework.
Scalefree
Production-Grade Python for Data Engineering
Move beyond basic scripting. Learn to build scalable, production-ready data pipelines with Python’s core data libraries, and master object-oriented programming, memory management, concurrency, and error handling.
Data Vault Automation
Automate Data Vault with dbt, or with the automation platform your team already works with.
Scalefree
IRiS Fundamentals Training
Build your first Silver-layer pipelines. Learn to embed IRiS by Ignition in a modern Lakehouse, using the IRiS Engine and IRiS Assistant for Data Vault modeling, metadata generation, and source schema profiling.
Scalefree
Accelerate your data warehousing with Data Vault 2.1 and dbt. Learn to model Hubs, Links, Satellites, PITs, and Bridges in dbt, then use DataVault4dbt and TurboVault to automate metadata-driven development.
Scalefree
Accelerate your data warehousing in two days. This two-day workshop gives hands-on experience with automating Data Vault 2 in WhereScape 3D and RED, from modeling workflows to Pebble code templating.
Scalefree
Automated Data Vault: Mastering Data Transformation with coalesce.io
Stop manually building your data transformations. Learn to design, deploy, and scale Data Vault 2 transformations in Coalesce, using its visual interface, SQL, Git, and reusable templates for hubs, links, and satellites.
Scalefree
Automated Data Vault: Mastering Data Transformation with VaultSpeed
Eliminate manual coding bottlenecks. This hands-on course teaches you to use Vaultspeed to automate Data Vault modeling and ETL/ELT code generation across your cloud data warehouse lifecycle, from source metadata to scalable architecture.
Scalefree
Automated Data Vault: Mastering Data Transformation with beVault
Unlock rapid, standardized data warehousing. Learn to use beVault to automatically generate Data Vault structures and loading patterns, turning raw data lakes into production-ready warehouses with less manual overhead.
Scalefree
Automated Data Vault: Mastering Data Transformation with DataVault Builder
Cut your time-to-market. This technical course teaches you to use DataVault Builder to automate modeling, transformation, and documentation for enterprise data hubs while enforcing data governance.
Data Ingestion
Get data into your platform reliably, with Python or with managed connectors.
Scalefree
Pythonic Data Ingestion: Building Robust Pipelines with dlt (data load tool)
Spend less time maintaining pipelines. This hands-on course teaches you to use dlt to build self-healing loading pipelines in clean Python. Replace rigid, high-maintenance ETL tools with automated schema evolution.
Scalefree
Enterprise Data Ingestion: Scaling Pipelines with Fivetran
Eliminate the complexity of custom data connectors. This course provides data engineers and architects with the blueprints to deploy, monitor, and optimize Fivetran at an enterprise scale.
Advanced Classes
Scale dbt across the enterprise, bring AI into your Data Vault delivery, or build a training around your own platform.
Scalefree
Advanced dbt Architecture & Scaling
Manage enterprise-scale platforms efficiently. This advanced training helps you master Jinja macros, unit testing, and Git-driven deployment, use dbt Mesh and model contracts, and connect AI agents via the dbt MCP server.
Scalefree
AI-Accelerated Data Vault Implementation with turbovault-engine & datavault4dbt
Speed up Data Vault with AI. Learn to use custom AI agents for Data Vault modeling, move the model into implementation with the turbovault-engine MCP Server, and build a semantic layer with the dbt MCP Server.
Scalefree
Enterprise dbt Training (Fully Customizable)
Build a private dbt training program around your team’s goals and skills. Mix and match modules, from dbt Introduction, Jinja and Packages, to Testing, Deployment, Mesh and Contracts, Data Vault 2 integration, and TurboVault.
Get Certified in dbt
Targeted preparation for the official dbt Labs certification exams.
Scalefree
dbt Certified Analytics Engineer Exam Prep
Pass the dbt Analytics Engineer Certification exam with confidence. Review transformation modeling, testing, documentation, Git, and job orchestration, and work through mock exams aligned with dbt Labs standards.
Scalefree
dbt Certified Architect Exam Prep
Prepare for your dbt Certified Architect credential. This intensive prep course for senior data professionals covers governance, dbt Mesh, model contracts, performance at scale, CI/CD, and security.
Data Transformation Trainers
Michael Olschimke
CEO & Trainer
Michael Olschimke, Co-Founder and CEO of Scalefree, is an authority in Data Architecture and Data Vault. As co-author of the Data Vault 2.0 book, he has helped data teams across the globe bridge the gap between complex modeling theory and enterprise reality.
Marc Winkelmann
Senior Managing Consultant
Marc Winkelmann is a Senior Managing Consultant with more than ten years of dedicated Data Vault experience, focusing on end-to-end data platform implementations. As an official CDVP2.1 instructor, he empowers entire data teams to build highly scalable, data- and AI-driven solutions.
Tim Kirschke
Managing Consultant
Tim Kirschke is a Managing Consultant and Head of Product Development, focused on Data Transformation, AI, Data Architecture, and Data Vault. His pragmatic mindset and hands-on technical work help him bridge strategic vision with technical execution.
Trung Ta
Senior Consultant
Trung Ta is a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Mesh, Data Transformation, and Data Modeling, with a focus on the technical core of modern data platforms. He offers practical, well-structured insights for technical roles, helping data teams scale.
Lorenz Kindling
Managing Consultant
Lorenz Kindling is a Managing Consultant focused on Data Architecture and Data Vault. Drawing on data leadership experience, he excels in aligning data governance with efficient data transformation to structure complex data ecosystems.
Jonas Subel
Senior Consultant
Jonas Subel is a Senior Consultant who bridges cutting-edge AI and streamlined Business Process Automation. Backed by hands-on experience in Data Transformation and DataOps, he breaks complex systems and algorithms into concrete frameworks for data teams.
Ole Bause
Senior Consultant
Ole Bause is a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Architecture, AI, and Data Engineering, with a focus on modern data strategy. Combining architectural design with hands-on experience in cloud data warehousing, transformation, and governance, he translates complex workflows into practical blueprints.
Julian Brunner
Managing Consultant
Julian Brunner is a Managing Consultant focused on Data Transformation and Data Architecture. His strength in bridging strategic goals with execution helps engineers, data leaders, and product owners optimize workflows across modern data stacks.
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