Course in Informatica

Module 1: Introduction to Informatica

• Overview of Informatica PowerCenter
• Key features and architecture
• Use cases in data integration and management

Module 2: Data Warehousing Concepts

• Fundamentals of data warehousing
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Star and snowflake schema design

Module 3: Creating Mappings and Workflows

• Designing mappings using the Mapping Designer
• Understanding transformations (e.g., source, lookup, aggregator)
• Creating and managing workflows with Workflow Manager

Module 4: Data Quality and Governance

• Introduction to Informatica Data Quality
• Implementing data profiling and cleansing
• Data governance best practices

Module 5: Performance Tuning

• Techniques for optimizing mappings and workflows
• Monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues
• Best practices for resource management

Module 6: Advanced Transformations

• Utilizing advanced transformations (e.g., parameter file, reusable transformations)
• Handling complex data transformations
• Using expressions and functions effectively

Module 7: Integration with Other Tools

• Integrating Informatica with databases and cloud services
• Using Informatica with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Introduction to Informatica Cloud services

Module 8: Real-World Projects and Case Studies

• Analyzing real-world use cases and solutions
• Capstone project: Building an ETL pipeline
• Presentation of project findings and feedback

Assessment Methods

• Hands-on labs and exercises
• Project work and presentations
• Quizzes and final examination