# Build your first pipeline with dbt

> Building your first pipeline with dbt introduces essential concepts and practices for analytics engineers looking to transform raw data into actionable insights. The lesson covers key topics such as data modeling, sources, and seeds, emphasizing the importance of SQL and software engineering best p…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/buildyourfirstpipelinewithdbt-jan2026
- Program: [Winter 2026 Analytics Engineering Camp](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/winter-2026-snowflake-boot-camp)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Winter 2026 Analytics Engineering Camp
- Length: 59 min video
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, dbt
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Building your first pipeline with dbt introduces essential concepts and practices for analytics engineers looking to transform raw data into actionable insights. The lesson covers key topics such as data modeling, sources, and seeds, emphasizing the importance of SQL and software engineering best practices. Participants will learn how to effectively use dbt to create models and manage data transformations within a data warehouse environment, making it suitable for both beginners and those with prior experience in dbt.

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