Getting started with Powered by Fivetran and Retool

We learn how to set up Fivetran, connect BigQuery, and then create a new Connector via the API. Let's create our own application to authenticate access to new data sources.


Skill Level
Intermediate
Time to Complete
1 hour
OVERVIEW

About this course

With "powered by Fivetran" you can create your own applications that can authenticate access to a data source from within your application. This can be useful for agencies running reports for clients. But it can also be useful for data teams to build an internal application that enables self-service for marketing teams to connect to new data sources, such as new ad platforms.
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WHO

Who is this course for

1
Data Engineer
You are the mastermind behind the scenes who makes sure all our data is playing nice together. You are the ones who keep the data blockages at bay, making sure everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
2
Analytics Engineer
You are the ones who bring all our data to life and turn it into valuable insights. The ones who turn data into gold, like a modern-day alchemist.
CURRICULUM

LEARN-BY DOING WITH LESSONS

The choice is yours - you can either immerse yourself and complete the course in one go, or take a more gradual approach by repeating and skipping between lessons at your own pace.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

WHAT YOU LEARN

The best way to learn is by taking action, so it's time to get ready to work.
Here are some of the things you'll get out of doing this course:
How to set up a Fivetran account
How to add BigQuery as destination
Create a Google Analytics Connector using the API
Create Retool app to authenticate a Fivetran connector
WHY

Why learn with Deepskydata?

We understand the struggle because we've once been in your shoes. Allow us to share what we know now to help you reach your destination with ease and make your learning journey smoother.
Shortcut to success
Get hands-on shortcuts across the data stack with our how-to videos, saving you time and resources on testing and debugging - where 90% of the work lies.
A new community
Rolling out in early 2023 the new community will bring you together with data practitioners who are on the same track, with the same struggles to share experiences.
We are here for you
This is not a watch and forget platform. We are here to help you. Do you have questions after watching a course - just get in touch with us.
DEEPSKYDATA TEACHERS

LEARN WITH EXPERIENCED DATA EXPERTS

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Timo Dechau
Founder & Data Engineer