TimeXtender Classic Foundations
Instructor-led Training – Available on Request
This three-day classroom course offers a practical introduction to TimeXtender Classic (v20.10 and below). You’ll learn how to build, manage, and optimize a data estate using Business Units and staging databases, with hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and personalized guidance throughout.
What You’ll Learn
Master the core capabilities of TimeXtender Classic, from initial setup to delivering governed datasets for analytics. Learn how to extract, model, and deliver data efficiently using TimeXtender’s low-code/no-code interface, with a focus on Business Units and staging databases.

TimeXtender Classic Foundations
From project setup and user management to data extraction, modeling, and delivery using Business Units & staging databases.

Hands-On Exercises
Build your first data estate, create project repositories, configure staging databases, and deploy to Azure SQL.

Real-World Scenario Analysis
Apply your skills to practical, real-life examples and troubleshoot common challenges.

Certificate of Completion
All participants who complete the course will receive a certificate recognizing their foundational skills.
Course Plan
Day 1
Platform Introduction and Project Setup
Introduction to TimeXtender Classic:
Overview of the platform, architecture, and core components. Understanding the low-code/no-code approach.
Foundational Concepts:
Business Units, staging databases, Modern Data Warehouse, and Semantic Layer. Data estate lifecycle and best practices.
Project Repositories and User Management:
Creating and managing project repositories. Configuring users, permissions, and security.
Hands-On Exercise:
Set up your local development environment.
Day 2
Data Extraction, Modeling, and Staging Databases
Data Extraction with Business Units:
Connecting to source systems and extracting data into staging databases. Handling initial data loads and transformations.
Data Modeling in the Modern Data Warehouse:
Building logical and physical data models. Managing relationships, hierarchies, and business logic.
Staging Databases:
Overview of staging databases and their role. Creating and configuring staging databases.
Hands-On Exercise:
Implement data extraction and modeling workflows.
Day 3
Deployment, Delivery, and Scenario Analysis
Deploying Your Data Estate:
Deployment targets and options. Optional: Deploying to Azure SQL Database.
Delivering Governed Datasets in the Semantic Layer:
Creating and managing semantic models. Enabling self-service analytics and data governance.
Real-World Scenario Analysis:
Review and troubleshoot real-life data estate challenges. Collaborative problem-solving and Q&A.
Best Practices and Action Planning:
Optimizing your data estate for performance and scalability. Developing a roadmap for success.
Who Should Attend
This course is for you if you're ready to:
Build Data Estates
Build and manage a robust data estate with TimeXtender Classic using Business Units
Master Workflows
Master foundational data integration, modeling, and delivery workflows
Gain Experience
Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios and best practices
Collaborate & Grow
Collaborate with peers and experts for continuous improvement
Course Topics

Platform Overview and Architecture

Project Setup and User Management

Data Extraction and Transformation with Business Units

Data Modeling in the Modern Data Warehouse

Staging Databases and Deployment

Semantic Layer and Data Delivery

Real-World Scenario Analysis and Troubleshooting

Best Practices and Action Planning
Ready to Build with TimeXtender Classic?
We’ll bring the course to your team—when and where it works best for you.