Posts from the Training category on the InfluxData Blog https://www.influxdata.com/blog/category/training/ en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 1800 <p>If you’ve been wanting to build your skills with InfluxDB 3, InfluxDB University now has <strong>two new free courses</strong> that make learning simple, clear, and hands-on. Each course includes short videos and interactive quizzes to help you learn at your own pace.</p> <p>Both courses go beyond the basics and walk you step-by-step through real examples so you can start using InfluxDB 3 Core &amp; Enterprise along with the Processing Engine with confidence.</p> <h2 id="course-influxdb-3-core--enterprise-essentialshttpsuniversityinfluxdatacomlearncourses30influxdb-3-core-enterprise-essentialsutmsourcewebsiteutmmediuminfluxdb3basicsfreecourseutmcontentbloguu">Course: <a href="https://university.influxdata.com/learn/courses/30/influxdb-3-core-enterprise-essentials/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=influxdb_3_basics_free_course&amp;utm_content=blog">InfluxDB 3 Core &amp; Enterprise Essentials</a><u></u></h2> <p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/o7xu9whrs0u9/1iLX54udLpJZ12bYYBHGro/2b3a20cc72db184552be0c7bea4a9892/Frame_1707481216.png" alt="Core &amp; Enterprise Essentials" /></p> <p>This fundamentals course helps you understand the architecture and features of both InfluxDB 3 Core and Enterprise. You’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li>The structure and key differences between the two editions</li> <li>How to install and use InfluxDB 3 with the CLI and UI Explorer</li> <li>How the InfluxDB 3 data model works</li> <li>How to write and query time series data using SQL</li> <li>How caching improves performance</li> <li>An introduction to the Processing Engine</li> </ul> <h2 id="course-processing-engine-essentialshttpsuniversityinfluxdatacomlearncourses33processing-engine-essentialsutmsourcewebsiteutmmediuminfluxdb3basicsfreecourseutmcontentbloguu">Course: <a href="https://university.influxdata.com/learn/courses/33/processing-engine-essentials/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=influxdb_3_basics_free_course&amp;utm_content=blog">Processing Engine Essentials</a><u></u></h2> <p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/o7xu9whrs0u9/5Ka9Zwdug17qhvAdzXa5gu/ca255711604d0321979fabff2ff5b5fb/Frame_1707481217.png" alt="Processing Engine Essentials" /></p> <p>The Processing Engine is one of the most powerful features of InfluxDB 3, allowing you to run Python directly in the database. This course shows you how to use it effectively, including:</p> <ul> <li>The basics of how the Processing Engine works</li> <li>Different trigger types and when to use them</li> <li>Step-by-step guides for WAL Flush, Schedule and HTTP triggers</li> <li>How to create a custom Python plugin</li> <li>How to use community and InfluxData built plugins with the UI Explorer</li> <li>How the Processing Engine APIs fit into real workflows</li> </ul> <h2 id="bonus-earn-shareable-badges">Bonus: earn shareable badges</h2> <p>When you finish each course, you’ll receive a verified badge you can add to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio. It’s a simple way to show that you understand the latest version of InfluxDB and its key features.</p> <h2 id="start-learning-for-free-today">Start learning for free today</h2> <p>InfluxDB University is completely free; just <a href="https://university.influxdata.com/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=influxdb_3_basics_free_course&amp;utm_content=blog">sign up</a> and begin. These new courses are the easiest way to get hands-on with InfluxDB 3 and its Processing Engine, with clear explanations and guided examples.</p> <p>If you have any questions or feedback, we’re always happy to help. You can reach the team at <strong>university@influxdata.com</strong>.</p> <p>Happy learning!</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.influxdata.com/blog/influxdb-3-basics-free-course/ https://www.influxdata.com/blog/influxdb-3-basics-free-course/ Training Developer Suyash Joshi (InfluxData)