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Create Data Models

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Create Data Models

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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2 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design star and snowflake data models for marketing analytics use cases 

  • Define fact and dimension tables with primary and foreign key relationships 

  • Build KPI frameworks that map business objectives to measurable metrics 

  • Create semantic layers and data structures for consistent reporting 

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June 2026

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There are 2 modules in this course

In this module, you will explore how fact tables and dimension tables organize campaign, channel, geography, and audience data into reliable reporting models that replace fragile flat-file workflows. The module focuses on schema design fundamentals, primary and foreign keys, normalization, and semantic layers that standardize KPI calculations across dashboards. You will build a complete star schema capable of connecting ad spend, sessions, conversions, and CRM revenue into a unified reporting environment. By the end, you will create structured marketing schemas that support scalable, multi-channel analytics and explain the tradeoffs between star and snowflake approaches for marketing reporting use cases.

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2 videos3 readings2 assignments

This module enables you to design KPI frameworks that connect marketing objectives directly to measurable business outcomes across the funnel. The module emphasizes distinguishing vanity metrics from value metrics and building KPI matrices that stakeholders can interpret consistently without ambiguity. You will also create a multi-stage KPI framework for a product launch campaign that aligns business goals, reporting definitions, and performance targets into a structured dashboard planning system. By the end, you will be able to build technically implementable KPI frameworks that support trustworthy reporting, campaign optimization, and executive decision-making.

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1 video2 readings3 assignments

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