> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.pentaho.com/academy-landing-v2-sandbox/readme.md). # Pentaho Academy Role-based, self-paced Pentaho training with hosted labs included. New to Pentaho? Start with Getting Started. Ready to build skills? Pick your learning path. {% hint style="warning" %} **🧪 SANDBOX — proposed new Pentaho Academy page** A preview for review only. This is not yet the live Academy home page. {% endhint %}

Pentaho expertise, on your terms.

*** {% columns %} {% column %} #### New to Pentaho **Try it out first.** Getting Started walks you through running Pentaho Data Integration: a hands-on hosted lab, a local install, or an Enterprise Edition trial with guidance from the Pentaho team. Pick the option that suits you and we'll get you to a working environment before you commit to anything.

Go to Getting Started

{% endcolumn %} {% column %} #### Experienced users & teams **Get enabled on specific Pentaho courses.** Self-paced learning paths built around your role — PDI Developer, Administrator, Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Analytics Developer and Solution Analyst. Hosted labs are included, so there's nothing to install. Pick the role that matches the work and go at whatever pace suits you or your team.

Browse learning paths

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Learning paths by role

Pick your role to see the full path — the courses it covers, the levels, and how certification works.

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PDI Developer	Build, schedule and operate production data pipelines with Pentaho Data Integration.	55 lessons	7 modules	Open-book exam	https://academy.pentaho.com/pdi-developer-path-sandbox/	https://2974708810-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8OCPAs0ox63GRPioSZt%2Fuploads%2FOYXKS6JucDonOxDUFioc%2Fdata_integration.png?alt=media&token=22a3cbcd-90ee-453a-86e0-1907c86bcb97
Administrator	Harden and configure the Pentaho Server — users, roles, the repository and enterprise security.	39 lessons	6 modules	Open-book exam	https://academy.pentaho.com/administrator-path-sandbox/	https://2974708810-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8OCPAs0ox63GRPioSZt%2Fuploads%2FmtSRhkaN4FRS3Plwhmla%2Fsystem-administrator.jpeg?alt=media&token=b9abb10e-268c-475f-abff-95eb0ad3ae6f
Solution Architect	A set path built on Data Integration: DI Developer, Installation, three Specialities.	5 courses	87 lessons	Open-book exam	https://academy.pentaho.com/solution-architect-path-sandbox/	https://2974708810-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8OCPAs0ox63GRPioSZt%2Fuploads%2Fzr51Moa7ji9HUJwpYUTv%2Fsolution%20architect.jpg?alt=media&token=08b97517-3110-459e-a34b-00921daeb4d4
Business Analyst	Self-serve analysis, ad-hoc reports and dashboards using the Pentaho User Console.	15 lessons	6 modules	Open-book exam	https://academy.pentaho.com/business-analytics-path-sandbox/	https://2974708810-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8OCPAs0ox63GRPioSZt%2Fuploads%2FSnwVVl6mvv5t9sVfIfkN%2Fbusiness_analytics2.png?alt=media&token=188f9c7f-d6e7-454a-bce2-680ad21e5568
Analytics Developer	Build semantic models in the new Semantic Model Editor — schemas, cubes, dimensions, hierarchies, levels and properties, on the Steel Wheels and Classic Models samples.	5 lessons	3 modules	2 walk-throughs	https://academy.pentaho.com/semantic-model-editor/	https://2974708810-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FD8OCPAs0ox63GRPioSZt%2Fuploads%2FyUvMqdR4qi2bkAPEMEaV%2Fdata-models.jpeg?alt=media&token=6eeaa12b-3453-41d7-8967-0d0baf41001f
Solution Analyst	The analytics counterpart of the Solution Architect path: Business Analyst, Analytics Developer, then the Speciality courses.	2 courses + Specialities	20 lessons	Certification	https://academy.pentaho.com/solution-analyst-path-sandbox/

{% hint style="info" icon="signs-post" %} **Not sure which path fits?** Tell us what you work on and we'll point you at the right one — {% endhint %} *** ### How it works {% stepper %} {% step %} **Read the course outlines** Each learning path has a course outline listing what's covered. Read the outline for the path you're considering before you buy — it's the quickest way to confirm it matches the work you actually do.

Browse learning paths

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Talk to your Pentaho Account Executive** Courses and subscriptions are purchased through your Pentaho Account Executive — a single seat or the whole team. They'll size it with you and get the order placed. No Account Executive yet? Email and we'll connect you with the right person. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Receive your voucher code** Once the order is placed, you'll be sent a voucher code that unlocks the course or courses you bought. Already have a code — for example for the free PDI in 2 Hours course? You can skip straight to redeeming it. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Redeem your code and start your lab** Redeem the code on the Pentaho training portal and your hosted lab deploys with the Lab Guide built in. The walkthrough below shows every screen.

Redeem your voucher

{% endstep %} {% endstepper %} {% hint style="info" icon="users" %} #### Buying for a team Courses and subscriptions for a whole team are arranged the same way — through your Account Executive, who can size the order and get vouchers issued for each learner. Don't have an AE, or want to talk through what your team needs? See the contact options below. {% endhint %} *** ### Redeeming your voucher and starting your first lab

Six steps, with a screenshot of every screen — expand to follow along

Have your voucher code to hand. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, most of it waiting for the lab to deploy. {% stepper %} {% step %} **Open the training portal** Go to the Pentaho training portal and sign in. {% embed url="" %}

The Pentaho training portal sign-in page

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Redeem your code** Select your region, then click **Redeem**.

Enter your voucher code, activate it, and agree to the Terms of Service.

Voucher code entry and Terms of Service confirmation

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Start your lab from the Course Lobby** You're now in the Course Lobby. Watch the short video for a tour of the portal features, then click **Lab**.

Click **Start lab now**, review the information, and confirm.

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Wait for the lab to deploy** Your lab and its Lab Guide take about 5 minutes to deploy. You can close the window while you wait.

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Connect to the lab** Once it's deployed, click the lab image to connect.

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Start the course** The Lab Guide is embedded in the lab and starts automatically — nothing to install, nothing to configure. Scripts check that all the required services are up and running, then click **Start the course**.

The Lab Guide running inside the lab desktop

{% hint style="info" %} The lab opens several windows. Arrange them manually so the Lab Guide and the lab desktop are both visible as you work. {% endhint %} {% endstep %} {% endstepper %}

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More resources

{% columns %} {% column %} **Pentaho Documentation Site** Comprehensive technical guides for the Pentaho Platform — data integration, analytics, metadata management, data quality and business intelligence.

Documentation

{% endcolumn %} {% column %} **Customer Support Portal** Registered customers can download product releases and service packs, access technical documentation, submit and track support cases, and view security updates.

Customer Support Portal

{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} *** ### Common questions

How do I buy a learning path?

Through your Account Executive. Read the course outline for the path you want first, then talk to your AE about the courses or subscription you need. Once the order is placed you'll be sent a URL to our hosting platform and a voucher code that gives you access.

Do I need my own Pentaho environment to take a course?

No. Hosted labs are included — your voucher gives you a ready-made environment, with the Lab Guide embedded in each lab and starting automatically when you open it. There's nothing to download, install or configure.

What's the difference between Getting Started and a learning path?

Getting Started is for trying Pentaho out — it walks you through the ways to get it running so you can see what the platform does. Learning paths are the paid, self-paced courses that build role-specific skills, and they come with their own hosted labs. You don't need to do one before the other.

What's in a learning path?

Each role's page sets out the courses in that path, the levels they run through, and how exams and certification work for it. Start with the role that matches your work.

What if my role isn't one of the six?

Most data jobs map onto one of the six reasonably well — the paths are built around what people actually do, not job titles. If you're genuinely between two, read both course outlines, or use the contact options below and we'll point you at the right path.

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Still have questions?

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