Informatica Certification Training Course

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Edureka

Become an expert at using Informatica PowerCenter for performing data mining, ETL, and data integration with Informatica Training and Certification by Edureka.

Mode

Online

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Frequency of Classes Weekends

Course overview

The Informatica Certification Training Course programme by Edureka has been prudently tailored to align with the industry requirements and demands. The course curriculum covers the concepts and skills necessary for performing the configuration of Informatica PowerCenter. Also, you will learn about the architecture of Informatica, advanced transformations, installation, performance tuning, and data migration.

The course focuses on features like debugging, troubleshooting, and Informatica's handling of errors. You will also learn about the effective administration of the tool. Candidates will master identifying the best practices for the overall success of the ETL process and maintaining the repository efficiently. The training curriculum covers aspects of the Informatica PowerCenter 10 command-line.

Industry professionals with relevant field experience have crafted the Edureka Informatica Certification Training Course programme. Besides, the course is an instructor-led training; hence you will get the opportunity to hold valuable interactions with the instructors. After pursuing the course, Edureka certifies you as an Informatica 10 Expert. This certification will help you in accelerating your career.

The highlights

  • 42 hours of Online instructor-led training
  • Informatica 10 Expert Certificate by Edureka
  • Weekend/weekday batches
  • Live project
  • Assignments for evaluation
  • Hands-on experience
  • Real-life case studies
  • Lifetime content material access

Program offerings

  • Instructor-led sessions
  • Edureka certification
  • Practical case studies
  • 24x7 technical support
  • Industry-based project
  • Class recordings
  • Weekend batches
  • Weekday batches

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Edureka

Who it is for

The Informatica Certification Training Course is a fit for the following professionals:

  • Informatica Administrators 
  • ETL Professionals
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Admins having considerable Data Quality or PowerCenter experience
  • Data Warehouse Professionals
  • Database developers
  • Individual Contributors of Enterprise BI
  • Data Integration developers
  • Developer Managers

Eligibility criteria

There is no particular prerequisite to enrol in the Informatica Certification Training Course. Knowledge of the fundamentals of SQL, however, can be advantageous during the training.

Candidates have to work on a live project in order to get the certification. You have to implement your newly acquired abilities and concepts to the project. Edureka will help you set up the software required for the Informatica Certification Training Course with guidelines and screenshots of the installation process in the LMS. 

After completing it, mail the project to the Edureka team within two weeks from the date of course completion. Then, a panel of experts will evaluate your project and you will get a grade and Edureka’s Informatica PowerCenter Developer Certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of data mining

Upon completion of the Edureka Informatica Certification Training Course, you will attain the following skills: 

  • In-depth knowledge of the Informatica architecture, PowerCenter environment, and data integration concepts.
  • Master recovery through the implementation of workflow and sessions
  • Capability to comprehend various administrator tools and the repository manager
  • Gain proficiency in the implementation of different error handling and transformation techniques
  • Develop the ability to work with PowerCenter related app services
  • Ability to use advanced transformation, load dimension tables, and Network and recognition and repair of Connection and network errors
  • Comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience of working with the Informatica command-line

The syllabus

Informatica PowerCenter 10 - An Overview

Topics
  • Informatica & Informatica Product Suite
  • Informatica PowerCenter as ETL Tool
  • Informatica PowerCenter Architecture
  • Component-based development techniques
Hands-On
  • Installation of the Product in Windows and using Oracle as Database
  • Creation of the services and connecting the client to the server

Data Integration and Data Warehousing Fundamentals

Topics
  • Data Integration Concepts
  • Data Profile and Data Quality Management
  • ETL and ETL architecture
  • Brief on Data Warehousing
Hands-On
  • Look through the properties of the services required
  • Shutdown and start-up of the services from the Administration Console
  • Creation and execution of a simple pass-through mapping.

Informatica PowerCenter Transformations

Topics
  • Visualize PowerCenter client tools
  • Data Flow
  • Create & execute mapping
  • Transformations & their usage
Hands-On
  • Use multiple transformations inside the mapping to resolve different use cases
  • Look at the properties of the transformations to customize them

Informatica PowerCenter Tasks & Workflows

Topics
  • PowerCenter Workflow Manager
  • Flow within a Workflow
  • Reusability & Scheduling in Workflow Manager
  • Components of Workflow Monitor
  • Workflow Task and job handling
Hands-On
  • Create tasks, workflow
  • Configure workflow properties
  • Schedule a workflow

Advanced Transformations, Techniques & Reusability Features

Topics
  • Advanced transformations (Java, SQL, Normalizer)
  • XML File Processing & Transaction Processing
  • Error handling features
  • Cleaning the data (Advanced Functions, Regular Expressions)
  • Reusability features
Hands-On
  • Use of advanced transformations like XML Processing, Union etc.
  • Use of inbuilt and custom functions to fulfill the data transformation needs.
  • Reusable transformations, Sessions, Mapplets, etc.

ETL Scenarios using Informatica

Topics
  • Changed Data Capture, Incremental Aggregation, Constraint Based Loading etc.
  • Advanced techniques - Flat File, XML File
  • Loading Dimensional Tables (SCD-1, SCD-2, SCD-3)
Hands-On
  • Changed Data Capture, Incremental Aggregation, Constraint Based Loading etc.
  • Advanced techniques - Flat File, XML File
  • Loading Dimensional Tables (SCD-1, SCD-2, SCD-3)

Service & Support of Informatica PowerCenter Environment

Topics
  • PowerCenter Error
  • Basic troubleshooting methodology
  • Debugger
  • Workflow and Session logs to diagnose errors
  • Connection Errors & Network errors
  • Recovery scenarios & mechanisms
  • Configure workflow & sessions for recovery
  • High Availability
  • PowerCenter Environment
Hands-On
  • Perform troubleshooting of Informatica errors
  • Use of Debugger to debus a mapping
  • Perform workflow and session recovery and related configuration needed for that

Performance Tuning, Design Principles & Caches

Topics
  • Performance Tuning Methodology
  • Mapping design tips & tricks
  • Caching & Memory Optimization
  • Partition & Pushdown Optimization
  • Design Principles & Best Practices
Hands-On
  • Identify the bottlenecks
  • Different configurations needed to resolve the bottlenecks
  • Learn tips and tricks to code efficient mappings
  • Cache and DTM buffer memory configuration

Informatica PowerCenter Repository Management

Topics
  • Repository Manager tool (functionalities, create and delete, migrate components)
  • PowerCenter Repository Maintenance
Hands-On
  • Get acquainted with the repository manager tool and its functionalities
  • Creation and editing of a Folder
  • Copy Informatica objects
  • Historical view of session and workflow statistics

Informatica Administration & Security

Topics
  • Features of PowerCenter 10
  • Overview of the PowerCenter Administration Console
  • Integration and repository service properties
  • Services in the Administration Console (services, handle locks)
  • Users and groups
Hands-On
  • Learn details of different components of Informatica Administration tool
  • Create user, group, assign privileges to the users and groups
  • Create Roles
  • Looking at the service logs, taking export of the service logs
  • Service maintenance from Administration console

Command Line Utilities

Topics
  • Infacmd, infasetup, pmcmd, pmrep
  • Automate tasks via command-line programs
Hands-On
  • Use Infacmd, infasetup, pmcmd, pmrep to automate tasks via command-line programs

Informatica 10 - Technical Architecture

Topics
  • Informatica 10 Architecture
  • Application services
  • Buffer memory
  • Connectivity among the tolls
  • Connection Pooling

Admission details

Follow these steps to enrol in the Informatica Certification Training Course by Edureka:
Step 1. Visit https://www.edureka.co/ and search for “Informatica Certification Training Course” 

Step 2. Click on “Enrol Now” button on the bottom of the webpage.

Step 3. A registration form will appear. Fill your contact details such as phone number and email address.

Step 4. Make a batch selection from already available batches. You may, also, skip it entirely and proceed for fee payment.

Step 5. Lastly, pay the fee. Save the transaction receipt for reference.


Filling the form

For enrolling in the Edureka Informatica Training and Certification programme, you have to fill out contact details in the application form available on the website. You have to enter your name, mailing address, and phone number. Select an appropriate batch from the options available. Lastly, you can make the fee payment, submit the form to confirm your enrolment into the course.

How it helps

The Informatica Certification Training Course by Edureka enables you to master all essential concepts of Informatica PowerCenter 10. You will learn industry-specific skills such as transformations, workflow monitoring, data profiling, execution of mapping, using workflow manager, XML processing, incremental aggregation, and much more. Through the online instructor-led sessions, you will be interacting with the instructor, which will give you a better understanding of the concepts.

Moreover, according to Forrester Research, Informatica is an Enterprise ETL leader. Further, major Fortune 500 companies such as eBay, PayPal, BNY Mellon, and FedEx use Informatica. This enables significant career prospects and growth opportunities for you as a certified Informatica 10 Expert. Also, the Informatica Certification Training Course by Edureka focuses on making you industry-ready, and thus, the course will equip you with core skills and concepts of Informatica PowerCenter 10. 

FAQs

What is a repository in Informatica?

A repository is a container of data found inside the tools regarding all objects and activities performed. Within a database system like Oracle, the Informatica Repository is physically managed while conceptual parts of the repository are for users and software of Informatica. You can learn more about the same in the Informatica Certification Training Course by Edureka.

Is it challenging to master Informatica PowerCenter?

You can learn Informatica PowerCenter in a few weeks as it is a simple tool. But to master the platform, you must work on case studies and projects. With Edureka Informatica Certification Training Course, you can learn within six weeks through a well-structured curriculum, real-life case studies, and a live project for hands-on training.

What is the use of Informatica PowerCenter?

Informatica PowerCenter is used for its rapid data extraction, integration, and data management techniques. Also, it is an ETL platform that is recognised throughout the IT industry. Informatica Certification Training will let you grab your dream job profile.

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