Snowflake SnowPro™ Core Certification

Overview

On this accelerated SnowPro™ Core course, you’ll learn the concepts, design and best practices for stakeholders working on the Snowflake Data Platform to support drive business objectives. You’ll be able to apply specific core expertise implementing and migrating to Snowflake.

In just 4 days, you’ll build knowledge on illsutrating and differentiating the architecture of the Snowflake Coud Data Platorm and transform data, as well as:

Evaluate Query Constructs and DDL & DML Operations
Review Snowflakes broad SQL support for data analysis
Describe how user and application access can be easily managed and demonstrate best practices for working with semi-structured data

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SnowPro™ Core Certification exam, and achieve your certification. Through Firbrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you’re in any of the following job roles:

Technical Team Leads
Snowflake Administrators
Data Application Developers
Data Analysts
Data Engineers
Data Scientists
Database Architects
Database Administrators

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 100,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Section 1: Snowflake Architecture and Overview
Section 2: Data Movement
Section 3: Snowflake Objects & Commands
Section 4: Snowflake SQL Support for Data Analysis
Section 5: Managing Security
Section 6: Semi-structured Data
Section 7: Caching
Section 8: Snowflake Clients and Ecosystem
Section 9: Continuous Data Protection
Section 10: Data Sharing
Section 11: Performance & Concurrency
Section 12: Account and Resource Management and Monitoring

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

SnowPro™ Core Certification exam

Duration: 2 hours
Format: Multiple-choice, multiple-select, True/False, fill-in-the blank and technology matching questions
Passing score: 80%
Domains:

Snowflake Overview and Architecture (28%)
Snowflake Virtual Warehouses (18%)
Snowflake Storage and Protection (15%)
Data Movement (Loading and Unloading) (14%)
Snowflake Account and Security (12%)
Snowflake Performance and Tuning (9%)
Semi-Stuctured (4%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course, but Snowflake recommend you have knowledge in data warehouse.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 125,505 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.59% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Great training at a convenient location."
Kenneth Brann, DOD. (25/7/2022 (Monday) to 26/7/2022 (Tuesday))

"Pretty good and enjoyable course"
James McRobbie, Lexis Nexis. (26/7/2022 (Tuesday) to 27/7/2022 (Wednesday))

"The instructor was a great teacher and has gone through everything in great detail. He has been great to have"
Joseph Bulpin, LexisNexis. (26/7/2022 (Tuesday) to 27/7/2022 (Wednesday))

"The instructor was a wonderful and adaptable trainer that took into account the needs of the group and the differing paces of learning. He also put up with a lot of rambunctiousness very gracefully! Thank you for helping coach us in Scrum."
Saara Laspa. (26/7/2022 (Tuesday) to 27/7/2022 (Wednesday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
23/5/2022 (Monday)	26/5/2022 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
26/9/2022 (Monday)	29/9/2022 (Thursday)	Wait list	Nationwide
7/11/2022 (Monday)	10/11/2022 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
19/12/2022 (Monday)	22/12/2022 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
30/1/2023 (Monday)	2/2/2023 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
13/3/2023 (Monday)	16/3/2023 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

Snowflake - SnowPro™ Core Certification