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SUMMARY:2025 Cohort Graduation (Postponed)
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URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2025-graduation/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Graduation Ceremonies
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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SUMMARY:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 5)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session) \nThe “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface\, basic workflows\, and major business areas\, laying a strong foundation for future learning. \n\nLearn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence\nExplore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain\nPreview typical business processes and workflows\nSee how data is entered and flows across functional areas\n\nThis introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-d365-fscm-ibi-training-day-5/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,F&SCM Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T185453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5920-1772614800-1772640000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 4)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session) \nThe “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface\, basic workflows\, and major business areas\, laying a strong foundation for future learning. \n\nLearn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence\nExplore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain\nPreview typical business processes and workflows\nSee how data is entered and flows across functional areas\n\nThis introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-d365-fscm-ibi-training-day-4/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,F&SCM Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5918-1772528400-1772553600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session) \nThe “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface\, basic workflows\, and major business areas\, laying a strong foundation for future learning. \n\nLearn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence\nExplore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain\nPreview typical business processes and workflows\nSee how data is entered and flows across functional areas\n\nThis introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-d365-fscm-ibi-training-day-3/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,F&SCM Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5916-1772442000-1772467200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session) \nThe “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface\, basic workflows\, and major business areas\, laying a strong foundation for future learning. \n\nLearn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence\nExplore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain\nPreview typical business processes and workflows\nSee how data is entered and flows across functional areas\n\nThis introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-d365-fscm-ibi-training-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,F&SCM Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T185048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5913-1772096400-1772121600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session) \nThe “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface\, basic workflows\, and major business areas\, laying a strong foundation for future learning. \n\nLearn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence\nExplore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain\nPreview typical business processes and workflows\nSee how data is entered and flows across functional areas\n\nThis introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-d365-fscm-ibi-training/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,F&SCM Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164709Z
UID:5904-1771923600-1771948800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Enterprise Resource Planning & What it Means in the Modern Workplace\, with Bobby Small\, MVP
DESCRIPTION:Enterprise Resource Planning & What it Means in the Modern Workplace \nwith Bobby Small\, MVP \nCommunity Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group \nCourse description TBD. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/enterprise-resource-planning-what-it-means-in-the-modern-workplace-with-bobby-small-mvp/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T183756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5902-1771837200-1771862400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to ERP\, with Bobby Small\, MVP
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to ERP \nwith Bobby Small\, MVP \nCommunity Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group \nCourse description TBD. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-erp-with-bobby-small-mvp/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T182738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5900-1771372800-1771545599@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Power BI Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Presentations \nCapstone Style Projects are presented on-site for Industry Professional review and feedback. \nPanel of Judges will review via Teams Meeting; Presentations will be given in-person and streamed on camera via Teams.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/power-bi-presentations/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Microsoft Fundamentals,Power BI Certification Track,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T181526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5893-1769590800-1769601600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Power BI Project Preparation\, with Wilson Man and Mike Ford
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Project Preparation and Power BI Project Assignments \nwith Wilson Man and Mike Ford \nWilson is a Business Intelligence Analyst at Love’s Travel Stops. \nMike is the Vice President of Operations and Analytics at OrthoSynetics. \nIn this session\, Wilson and Mike will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project. Prior to adjourning\, they will share the specific requirements for the Capstone Project you will be expected to complete. \nProjects will be due February 16-20\, 2026. \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/power-bi-project-preparation-with-wilson-man-and-mike-ford/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T182248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5898-1769518800-1769529600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Power BI Project Preparation - Day 2\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Project Preparation – Day 2 \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nIn this session\, Jessica will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project. \nProjects will be due February 16-20\, 2026. \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/power-bi-project-preparation-day-2-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T180135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5891-1769504400-1769515200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Paginated Reports - Day 2\, with Lenore Flower MCT
DESCRIPTION:Paginated Reports\, Day 2 \nwith Lenore Flower\, MCT \nCEO of Data Plumber \nPower BI Report Builder doesn’t get anywhere near the love that Power BI Desktop does\, but when you need a report that easily prints or converts to a multi-page PDF\, it’s simply the right tool for the job. This session will help to clarify both when to use Power BI report builder to build paginated reports and how to create them in conjunction with Power BI reports and semantic models you may have already created. \nDay 2 Agenda (3 hours)\n1. Augmenting your first report\n\n\n More advanced formatting\nWorking with other data region types\nWorking with grouping\nWorking with graphs\n\n\n2. Creating a second report using a Power BI Semantic Model Data Source \n\nQuery filters & parameters deep dive\nTitle expressions\nCommon pitfalls\nEmbedding Paginated Reports into Existing Power BI Reports\n\n  \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/paginated-reports-day-2-with-lenore-flower-mct/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T182139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5895-1769432400-1769443200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Power BI Project Preparation\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Project Preparation  \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nIn this session\, Jessica will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project. \nProjects will be due February 16-20\, 2026. \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/power-bi-project-preparation-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250619T175837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5888-1769418000-1769428800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Paginated Reports\, with Lenore Flower MCT
DESCRIPTION:Paginated Reports \nwith Lenore Flower\, MCT \nCEO of Data Plumber \nCourse description TBD. \n  \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/paginated-reports-with-lenore-flower-mct/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T031810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5858-1769158800-1769184000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Fabric\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Fabric \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nIn this session\, adult learners will gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Fabric and its role in modern business environments. Participants will explore core functionalities\, including data integration\, analytics\, and collaboration features. Through interactive discussions\, practical demonstrations\, and guided exercises\, learners will develop the skills needed to effectively apply Microsoft Fabric in real-world scenarios. By the end of the session\, attendees will be prepared to tackle key topics covered in the MB-920 certification exam with confidence\, enhancing their ability to leverage Microsoft Fabric within Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. Ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in business applications and data management.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-fabric-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T031234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5856-1769072400-1769097600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Creating Efficiencies\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Creating Efficiencies \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to show students how to use datasets and dataflows to eliminate re-work. It will also include creating a composite model (online data model and local data model). Learners will be able to articulate the benefits and limitations of working with datasets and dataflows created by others. This knowledge can provide significant benefits to employers as TechFluent learners can articulate and implement more efficient ways of working with data. They will be able to help streamlined ways of creating Power BI reports. Learners will also be able to choose between using Import\, Direct Query\, and Live Connection for ingesting data and/or data models.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/creating-efficiencies-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T030818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5854-1768986000-1769011200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Working in the Power BI Service\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Working in the Power BI Service \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to give participants a strong understanding of the Power BI Service. Learners will be able to articulate what work is best done in the Service and what work is best done in the Power BI Desktop. They will be trained in best practices in sharing reports (e.g. controlling “security sprawl”) within the organization. They will understand the constraints imposed by licensing. They will be briefed on Power BI Premium\, when and why Premium is necessary. \nTopics will include\, but are not limited to: \n\n\n\nWorkspaces\nApps (using and creating)\nSetting a refresh schedule\nEditing reports and dashboards\nCreating a dashboard\nCreating a workspace and assigning roles
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/working-in-the-power-bi-service-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T030103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5851-1768899600-1768924800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Building a Report\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Building a Report \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to give participants a full knowledge of the features and functionality used when creating a report. Students will be asked to create a report (as homework) that includes all the functionality that we have covered in the class. Learners will understand the nuances of report performance. They will be familiar with the differences between slicers\, the filter panel\, and drill throughs. They will have hands-on experience building buttons and bookmarks and linking the two together. Additionally\, they will be familiarized with external tools that enable building Power BI themes. \n\n\n\nDrill through\nInteractions\nSlicers vs. Filter pane\nBookmarks\nButtons\nThemes
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/building-a-report-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T032742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5863-1768813200-1768838400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:DAX (Day 2)\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a working knowledge of DAX to create calculated columns\, measures\, tables\, security roles. Participants will also understand and use filter and row context. Learners will be versed in the syntax and principles of the DAX language. They will have hands-on experience writing and de-bugging DAX expressions. They will be exposed to the mechanics of the VertiPaq engine. They will also be introduced to external tools that can help with DAX de-bugging and performance measurement such as DAX Studio and Tabular Editor. \nStudents will be able to use a variety of DAX functions fluently\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\nSUMMARIZE\, SUMMARIZECOLUMNS\, ADDCOLUMNS\nFILTER\, VALUES\nCALCULATE\, CALCULATETABLE\nSUM\, AVERAGE\, COUNT and the iterative versions of these functions
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/dax-day-2-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T050741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160250Z
UID:5800-1768554000-1768579200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Microsoft Excel\, with Wilson Man
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Microsoft Excel \nwith Wilson Man \nWilson is a Business Intelligence Professional at Love’s Travel Stops. \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/advanced-microsoft-excel-with-wilson-man-mike-ford/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T024928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5847-1768467600-1768492800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:DAX\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a working knowledge of DAX to create calculated columns\, measures\, tables\, security roles. Participants will also understand and use filter and row context. Learners will be versed in the syntax and principles of the DAX language. They will have hands-on experience writing and de-bugging DAX expressions. They will be exposed to the mechanics of the VertiPaq engine. They will also be introduced to external tools that can help with DAX de-bugging and performance measurement such as DAX Studio and Tabular Editor. \nStudents will be able to use a variety of DAX functions fluently\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\nSUMMARIZE\, SUMMARIZECOLUMNS\, ADDCOLUMNS\nFILTER\, VALUES\nCALCULATE\, CALCULATETABLE\nSUM\, AVERAGE\, COUNT and the iterative versions of these functions
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/dax-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T032536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5860-1768381200-1768406400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Data Modeling (Day 2)\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a strong understanding of data modeling. This is one of the central skills in Power BI\, and participants should be able to discuss and create strong data models. Students should be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular data model’s structure. Learners will be able to build performant data models from the start of their employment. Data modeling is a skill set that is not easy to master; TechFluent learners will not need the beginner or intermediate training in data modeling principles and concepts. Additionally\, they will be able to share best practices and explain the reasons why a practice is ideal for other employees. \n\nThe Star Schema (and other less ideal data models)\nRelationships (one-to-one\, one-to-many\, many-to-many)\nActive and inactive relationships\nIdentify and diagnose problems in a data model (repeating values\, incorrect results\, ambiguous results)\nHow to identify facts and dimensions\nWhen to create a calculated column vs. creating it in the PQE\nHow to measure performance in a report
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/data-modeling-day-2-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T024455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5844-1768294800-1768320000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Data Modeling\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a strong understanding of data modeling. This is one of the central skills in Power BI\, and participants should be able to discuss and create strong data models. Students should be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular data model’s structure. Learners will be able to build performant data models from the start of their employment. Data modeling is a skill set that is not easy to master; TechFluent learners will not need the beginner or intermediate training in data modeling principles and concepts. Additionally\, they will be able to share best practices and explain the reasons why a practice is ideal for other employees. \n\nThe Star Schema (and other less ideal data models)\nRelationships (one-to-one\, one-to-many\, many-to-many)\nActive and inactive relationships\nIdentify and diagnose problems in a data model (repeating values\, incorrect results\, ambiguous results)\nHow to identify facts and dimensions\nWhen to create a calculated column vs. creating it in the PQE\nHow to measure performance in a report
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/data-modeling-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250618T023933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5842-1768208400-1768233600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to give students an understanding of the Power Query Editor\, beyond the standard transformations (removing columns etc.) A special emphasis will be placed on: \n\nThe M-language\nFuture proofing a query\nRe-using steps in other queries.\nComplex transformations\n\nThis training day should enable participants to decide whether the PQE (and M) is an area they want to specialize in. It also should give students strong interview preparation. It will include exercises to be performed in their own time. Because the Power Query Editor is a tool that many knowledge workers are not familiar with\, learners will bring knowledge of the tool that they can share with co-workers. Because the Power Query Editor is useful with Excel and Power BI\, it is a tool that can add value to the workplace in multiple ways.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/the-power-of-query-editor-beyond-the-standard-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T042754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5781-1763629200-1763654400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Change Management\, with Jonathan Monson
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Change Management \nwith Jonathan Monson \nChange Management Professional \nIn this session\, we will introduce the concept of Organizational Change Management and how it fits into the framework of successful Delivery Management. You will learn to properly define adoption and change management in the context of technology implementations. You will learn to describe the objectives of change management within a project or program. You will review change methodologies and discuss examples and how they apply to your project or program. And finally\, we will discuss why it is important to apply an empathetic lens to interactions with a variety of people involved in your project or program.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-change-management-with-jonathan-monson/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T041923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5779-1763542800-1763568000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Microsoft's Success by Design\, with Sara Jo Larsen - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Microsoft’s Success by Design (2-Day Session) \nwith Sara Jo Larsen \nSenior Architect at Centric Consulting. \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to Microsoft’s premier FastTrack methodology agnostic delivery tool to ensure successful solution implementation end users and Microsoft Partners. Participants will explore the Success by Design framework and its pivotal role in guiding Dynamics 365 implementations. You will receive an in-depth review of key project phases\, best practices\, and FastTrack techniques\, as well as gain practical strategies for planning\, execution\, and risk mitigation of projects on which you participate. The course will also emphasize solution architecture\, governance\, and compliance\, ensuring secure and efficient deployments. Hands-on workshops will provide an opportunity to assess scalability and performance\, while real-world case studies will prepare participants for implementation challenges. By the end of the session\, learners will be equipped with actionable insights to optimize solution design\, development\, and deployment.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/introduction-to-microsofts-success-by-design-with-sara-jo-larsen-day-2/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T041529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5777-1763456400-1763481600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Microsoft's Success by Design\, with Sara Jo Larsen
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Microsoft’s Success by Design \nwith Sara Jo Larsen \nSenior Architect at Centric Consulting. \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to Microsoft’s premier FastTrack methodology agnostic delivery tool to ensure successful solution implementation end users and Microsoft Partners. Participants will explore the Success by Design framework and its pivotal role in guiding Dynamics 365 implementations. You will receive an in-depth review of key project phases\, best practices\, and FastTrack techniques\, as well as gain practical strategies for planning\, execution\, and risk mitigation of projects on which you participate. The course will also emphasize solution architecture\, governance\, and compliance\, ensuring secure and efficient deployments. Hands-on workshops will provide an opportunity to assess scalability and performance\, while real-world case studies will prepare participants for implementation challenges. By the end of the session\, learners will be equipped with actionable insights to optimize solution design\, development\, and deployment. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-microsofts-success-by-design-with-sara-jo-larsen-2/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T032939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5775-1763370000-1763395200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:User Story Development & Solution Design\, with Sara Jo Larsen
DESCRIPTION:User Story Development & Solution Design \nwith Sara Jo Larsen \nSenior Architect with Centric Consulting. \nIn this session\, you will learn to properly develop User Stories distilling them from Requirements and gathering the details needed from your client through proper Backlog Grooming techniques. Additionally\, we will review ways to manage a backlog properly whether you have basic tools (Excel) or nirvana (GYDE365)\, or something in between\, to assist. After the User Stories are defined\, they can be broken down further into Tasks for proper Solution Design\, which is the next step in the Development Process and the next logical learning objective for this course. By the end of this course\, you will know how to properly document your project’s Scope and Design in a manner that is traceable\, trackable and consumable for building\, testing and deployment. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/user-story-development-solution-design-with-sara-jo-larsen/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T031824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5773-1762938000-1762963200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Business Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Business Analysis\n\nIn this session\, we will review the discipline of business analysis. We will discuss the career for Business Analysts and introduce you the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)\, its standards and Certifications. You will learn the various types of Requirements that Business Analysts are required to understand and work with. And\, finally\, you will become familiar with the typical Business Analysis process expected to be followed by all BAs in the technology space – Scrum. Finally\, we will complete an exercise in this course to help solidify everything we’ve learned.\n\nExercise / Lab: Barista Process Flow
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-business-analysis/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144641
CREATED:20250616T025001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5769-1762851600-1762876800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Delivery Management\, with Sara Jo Larsen
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Delivery Management \nwith Sara Jo Larsen \nSenior Architect at Centric Consulting. \nIn this session\, you will explore the fundamentals of Delivery Management. More Learning Objectives to be added soon.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-delivery-management-with-sara-jo-larsen/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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