Duration: 5 weeks (25 hours total, including hands-on labs and project work)

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of SQL and data concepts is recommended.

Module 1: Introduction to Snowflake

• Overview of Cloud Data Warehousing
• Snowflake Architecture and Key Features
• Understanding Snowflake Editions and Pricing
• Setting Up a Snowflake Trial Account
• Hands-on: Navigating the Snowflake Web Interface

Module 2: Working with Databases and Schemas

• Creating and Managing Databases and Schemas
• Understanding Roles and Access Control
• Hands-on: Database and Schema Creation
• Hands-on: Role-Based Access Management

Module 3: Data Loading and Unloading

• File Formats Supported by Snowflake
• Staging Data: Internal and External Stages
• Bulk Loading Data (CSV, JSON, Parquet)
• Unloading Data from Snowflake
• Hands-on: Loading and Unloading Data with COPY Commands

Module 4: Querying and Transforming Data

• Writing SQL Queries in Snowflake
• Using Virtual Warehouses for Query Processing
• Data Transformation Techniques (CTAS, Views, Streams & Tasks)
• Hands-on: Querying and Transforming Real Datasets

Module 5: Performance Tuning and Optimisation

• Understanding Clustering Keys and Micro-partitions
• Best Practices for Query Optimisation
• Monitoring Query Performance
• Hands-on: Tuning Queries and Warehouses

Module 6: Data Sharing and Collaboration

• Secure Data Sharing Concepts
• Setting Up Data Shares
• Collaborating with External Organisations
• Hands-on: Creating and Consuming Data Shares

Module 7: Security and Compliance

• Data Encryption and Security Features
• User and Role Management
• Auditing and Access History
• Hands-on: Implementing Security Best Practices

Module 8: Advanced Features

• Time Travel and Data Recovery
• Zero Copy Cloning
• Materialised Views
• Streams and Tasks for Automation
• Hands-on: Using Advanced Snowflake Features

Module 9: Integration with Tools and Ecosystems

• Connecting Snowflake to BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Using Snowflake with Python and Other Languages
• APIs and Connectors
• Hands-on: Integrating Snowflake with External Tools

Module 10: Capstone Project

• End-to-End Data Pipeline in Snowflake
• Project Planning and Execution
• Demonstration and Documentation

Assessment and Certification

• Module-wise Quizzes and Assignments
• Final Practical Assessment
• Course Completion Certificate

Recommended Learning Resources

• Official Snowflake Documentation
• Community Forums and Blogs
• Supplementary Video Tutorials