# Day 1 - Analytics Engineering & Data Modeling (1h)

> Analytics engineering and data modeling are crucial for transforming raw data into actionable insights. This lesson introduces the fundamentals of analytics engineering, the role of the analytics engineer, and the principles of data modeling, including the importance of clarity, consistency, and pe…

- Web page: https://datagym.techexpert.io/lesson/67b9d31a-56a9-44c7-8279-62caf718a0f9day1analyticsengineeringdatamodeling
- 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: Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, dbt
- Academy: DataGym.io

## About this lesson

Analytics engineering and data modeling are crucial for transforming raw data into actionable insights. This lesson introduces the fundamentals of analytics engineering, the role of the analytics engineer, and the principles of data modeling, including the importance of clarity, consistency, and performance. Participants will learn about DBT as a tool for implementing these concepts and how to effectively model data to support business analysis and decision-making.

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