# Day 2 – dbt Models, Macros & Seeds - part 1 (1h)

> Explore the fundamentals of dbt models, macros, and seeds in this hands-on session designed for aspiring analytics engineers. Participants will learn how to set up a Snowflake trial account, ingest data, and create dbt models using SQL. Key topics include configuring dbt projects, understanding mat…

- Web page: https://datagym.techexpert.io/lesson/61f37c38-c1d7-402f-9be6-a4e4d7a70f81day2dbtmodelsmacrosseedspart11h
- Program: [Mini dbt Bootcamp Starting on August 5th](https://datagym.techexpert.io/program/mini-dbt-bootcamp-7325)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Mini dbt Bootcamp Starting on August 5th
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, dbt, Snowflake
- Academy: DataGym.io

## About this lesson

Explore the fundamentals of dbt models, macros, and seeds in this hands-on session designed for aspiring analytics engineers. Participants will learn how to set up a Snowflake trial account, ingest data, and create dbt models using SQL. Key topics include configuring dbt projects, understanding materializations (views and tables), and utilizing the ref function for model dependencies. This lesson is ideal for those looking to enhance their data modeling skills with dbt in a practical context.

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