Master The Art Of Data Engine Thinking

Ready-to-use patterns to architect, implement and fully automate your data solution

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From Theory to Practice

This intensive 3-day training course is built on the acclaimed Data Engine Thinking methodology - the foundation for a flexible, future-proof approach to data solution architecture and delivery.

Automation and code generation enable faster and more adaptable data solution implementation. Yet many data projects still spend most of their time on data integration. This training shows you how to dramatically reduce that effort through pattern-based design, automated code generation, and proven automation techniques.

Whether you work with Data Vault, Ensemble, Anchor modeling, or other modern data solution approaches, this hands-on training equips you with everything you need to design, build, and maintain an automated data solution - from first concept to production.

What You Will Learn

  • End-to-end data solution architecture
  • Data modeling solutions to real-world challenges
  • Pattern-based design principles
  • Model-driven data engineering
  • Code generation techniques
  • DevOps for data solutions

Benefits

  • Reduce development time
  • Flexible data delivery that can evolve with the business
  • Implement reliable automation
  • Manage changing requirements
  • Hands-on practical exercises
  • Ready-to-use frameworks

Your Instructors

Roelant Vos

Roelant has held various professional roles including consultant, trainer, software vendor, and corporate decision-maker. Throughout his career, he has maintained a consistent focus on automation, code generation, patterns, and model-driven design — viewing these as fundamental to creating flexible, manageable data solutions.

Dirk Lerner

Dirk is an independent consultant and managing director of TEDAMOH. He is recognized internationally as an expert in business intelligence architectures, data modeling, and temporal data. Dirk champions flexible, lean, and easily extensible data warehouse architectures. As a pioneer for Data Vault and FCO-IM in Germany, he has authored various publications and is an acclaimed international conference speaker.

Training Agenda

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Day 1: Essential Concepts & Architecture (08:30-17:00)

Forenoon
• Introductions
• The Engine
• Pattern-Based Design
• Data Quadrant
• Data Solution Architecture
Afternoon
• Data Staging Concepts
• Design Metadata
• Code Generation

Day 2: Integration Layer Implementation & Frameworks (08:30-17:00)

Forenoon
• Data Modeling Concepts
• Integration Layer Concepts
• Core Business Concept Pattern
• Natural Business Relationships Pattern
• Context Pattern & Historization
Afternoon
• Control Framework
• Testing
• Technical Considerations
• Orchestration, Workflows, and Parallelism

Day 3: Information Delivery & Business Logic (08:30-17:00)

Forenoon
• Q&A from Day 2
• DevOps and Versioning
• Temporality Concepts
Afternoon
• Presentation Layer Concepts
• Application of Business Logic
• Completing the Solution

* Optional after-hours sessions available for further discussion and development

Prerequisites

Upcoming Training Options

Available in multiple languages

🇺🇸 English
🇳🇱 Dutch
🇩🇪 German
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In-Person Training - Cologne

May 27-29, 2026

📍 Location: Cologne, Germany

🇬🇧 Language: English

Join us for an intensive 3-day in-person training in Cologne. Network with peers, get hands-on experience, and benefit from direct interaction with instructors.

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Online Training & Self-Paced Learning

Interactive Online Sessions: Join from anywhere in the world. Live virtual sessions with hands-on exercises and breakout rooms.

Self-Paced Learning: Learn at your own pace with recorded sessions, comprehensive materials, and practical exercises. Includes Q&A sessions.

💬 Price on Request

Available from July 2026
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On-Site Training

Bring the training to your organization. Perfect for teams of 5+ participants. Customizable content to address your specific challenges and use cases.

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💰 In-Person Training Cologne - Pricing

💚 Early Bird II
€2,340
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Until Feb 27, 2026
🐦 Early Bird I
€2,475
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Until Mar 27, 2026
Regular Price
€2,750
From Mar 28, 2026

All prices per person, excl. VAT

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Note: Group discounts apply to the regular price and cannot be combined with early bird offers. For larger teams, consider our on-site training option.

What's Included

Training Materials

  • Comprehensive course documentation
  • Free software tools
  • Sample data sets
  • Pattern templates

Practical Experience

  • Hands-on exercises
  • Real-world scenarios
  • Code generation examples
  • Implementation patterns

Post-Training Support

  • Certificate of completion
  • Access to resource materials

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Note: Cologne training is in English only. Language preference applies to on-site and online trainings.

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