Sigma Fundamentals

Master the essential skills for building in Sigma

Become a Sigma builder with this diverse Sigma learning track. Learn through hands-on exercises live in DataCamp, mastering the fundamentals of calculations, visualization, before launching into customizable AI apps, and governed analytics powered by data models. By the end of this track, you’ll be ready to build complex, scalable analytics workflows in Sigma, powering insights for all levels of data consumers.

From basics to governed AI apps and analytics

New to Sigma? No problem. With Sigma embedded live in every exercise, you can get comfortable with the fundamentals before diving into complex workflows, interactivity, and governance. The curriculum includes: Data exploration with tables, groupings, and pivot tables Enriching analysis with input tables Filtering data with control elements Visualization with bar charts, line charts, and more Custom visuals with multi-axes and small multiples Dynamic functions in the formula bar Simplified calculations with period-over-period analysis Calculating across tables with lookups Directing user experience with layout and UI elements App workflows with action sequences Centralizing calculations with metrics and relationships Governing analytics with parameters and column security

Hands-on learning with Sigma in every exercise

Thanks to Sigma’s embedding features, you can work with Sigma directly in every exercise. Sigma documents load directly in the browser, no log-in or setup required, so you can dive right into practice. Write formulas, experiment with visualizations, and dive right into AI apps mid-construction. You’ll leave the course with more than just the theoretical knowledge to build in Sigma; you’ll be familiar with the tools, terms, and layout.

Why Sigma?

In 2025, Sigma was named BI Partner of the Year by both Snowflake and Databricks, demonstrating its versatility to discover and present insights from any data stack. With best-in-breed calculations, visualizations, and user experience, Sigma brings the power of your data platform to business and technical users alike. Skills in Sigma allow you to go beyond insights, and act with your data, using governed analytics and AI app workflows.