Data Modelling for Analysts
Analysis becomes unreliable when the underlying data structure is misunderstood. This course covers reading and building data models, understanding grain and relationships, and avoiding the joins that silently duplicate rows.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why analysis breaks on misunderstood data structures
- 02Entities, keys, relationships and cardinality
- 03Grain: the most important question about any table
- 04Transactional versus analytical structures
- 05Joins that silently duplicate rows
- 06Fan traps, chasm traps and how to spot them
- 07Designing and documenting a model for reporting
What you will gain
- Read an existing data model and understand its grain
- Distinguish transactional and analytical structures
- Build relationships without duplicating rows
- Recognise and avoid fan and chasm traps
- Design a model suited to reporting needs
- Document a model so others can use it correctly
Who should attend
- Data and business analysts
- Report and dashboard developers
- Finance and operational analysts
- Anyone joining data from several sources
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Data & Analytics
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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