Developing Data Models with LookML
This course empowers you to develop scalable, performant LookML (Looker Modeling Language) models that provide your business users with the standardized, ready-to-use data that they need to answer their questions. Upon completing this course, you will be able to start building and maintaining LookML models to curate and manage data in your organization’s Looker instance.
Create dimensions and measures to curate data attributes used by business users
Create and design Explores to make data accessible to business users
Use derived tables to instantaneously create new tables
Use caching and datagroups in Looker to optimize SQL query performance
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Module 0: Introduction to the Course
This module introduces the course on LookML for Looker developers.
Module 1: Introduction to Looker and LookML
This module provides an overview of Looker and the Looker integrated development environment (IDE) for LookML developers.
Module 2: Modeling Dimensions and Measures
This module reviews how to model new dimensions and measures using LookML.
Module 3: Project Version Control
This module reviews how Looker integrates with Git for version control of LookML projects.
Week 2
Module 4: Model Files
This module provides a deeper dive into the model files of LookML projects for developers to start designing and building custom Explores for business users.
Module 5: Derived Tables
This module explains how to use derived tables in Looker to create new custom tables that do not yet exist in the underlying database.
Module 6: Caching and Datagroups
This module provides an overview of how caching works in Looker and how developers can use datagroups to manage caching policies.
Module 7: Course Summary
This module provides a summary of the topics covered in this course.
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Great coure, a lto f valuable informationina .very condensed format.
Its covers looker in general quite comprehensively and the lab session really makes the topic easy to understand
