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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250619T175837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250618T031810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250618T031234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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:20260513T153105
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T024111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5766-1762765200-1762790400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Project Management\, with Anna Falcon
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Project Management \nwith Anna Falcon \nPrincipal at Root16 \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the basics of Project Management. We explain how to start and run a project. At the completion of this course\, you will have a foundation in Project Management\, but not specific governance process or templates on exactly how to execute Project Management for a specific business division. This course is intended for individuals who are new to project management with little to no experience. You will understand the core concepts\, be able to define and manage project scope\, track project status\, properly start or initiate a project. You will understand how to schedule tasks properly and you will understand the concept of Risk Management.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-project-management-with-anna-falcon/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T021712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5764-1762300800-1762473599@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:CE / Power Platform Project Presentations
DESCRIPTION:CE / Power Platform Project Presentations \nAll students will present their projects for feedback from Industry Professionals. \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/ce-power-platform-project-presentations/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Consulting Fundamentals,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T045439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5795-1761814800-1761831000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: Financial Literacy - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Financial Literacy – Part 3 \n  \nEconomics for Everyone: Understanding a Recession (40m) \nReal Estate Analytics (49m) \nReal Estate: Negotiating with Sellers (1h) \nAnalyzing a Real Estate Deal (35m) \nReal Estate Contracts (27m) \nReal Estate: Estimating Repair Costs (49m)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-financial-literacy-part-3/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T045205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5793-1761728400-1761753600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: Financial Literacy - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Financial Literacy – Part 2 \n  \nPersonal Finance Tips Weekly (2h 50m) \nFinancial Literacy: 401k\, 403b and Self-Directed IRAs (45m) \nBuild Sustainable Wealth & Get Out of Debt (1h 16m) \nEvaluating College as an Investment (42m)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-financial-literacy-part-2/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250822T221751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:6161-1761656400-1761667200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Imposter Syndrome\, with Rachel Irabor - Microsoft MVP
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Imposter Syndrome \nwith Rachel Irabor \nD365CE & Power Platform Developer at KPMG & Microsoft MVP \nImposter Syndrome can feel isolating\, but it’s far more common than we realize. In this session\, participants will explore the roots of Imposter Syndrome\, understand how it affects confidence and decision-making\, and discover practical strategies to reframe it as a source of strength. Through open discussion and reflection\, we will learn how to turn self-doubt into self-empowerment. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize the signs of Imposter Syndrome and how it impacts confidence\, productivity\, and career growth.\nIdentify external factors\, such as workplace dynamics\, immigration\, and representation\, that can contribute to feelings of self-doubt.\nApply strategies to reframe Imposter Syndrome as a tool for resilience\, growth\, and authentic leadership.\nDevelop personalized techniques to become their own strongest supporter and advocate.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-with-rachel-irabor-microsoft-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250823T144617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:6165-1761642000-1761652800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Professional Communication Strategies in the Modern Workplace\, with Carol Smock
DESCRIPTION:Professional Communication Strategies in the Modern Workplace \nwith Carol Smock \nExecutive Director of TechFluent Academy \nIn today’s fast-paced\, hybrid work environments\, effective communication is more than just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. This dynamic 3-hour session equips professionals with the tools\, techniques\, and mindset needed to communicate with clarity\, confidence\, and impact across diverse channels and audiences. \nParticipants will explore modern communication challenges and master strategies for navigating email etiquette\, virtual meetings\, cross-cultural interactions\, and persuasive messaging. Through real-world scenarios\, role-playing\, and collaborative exercises\, attendees will learn how to tailor their communication style to different stakeholders\, resolve conflicts diplomatically\, and foster stronger professional relationships. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nBest practices for digital communication (email\, chat\, video conferencing)\nEmotional intelligence and active listening in business settings\nCommunicating across cultures and generations\nStructuring messages for clarity\, persuasion\, and action\nGiving and receiving feedback with professionalism\nBuilding trust and credibility through communication
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/professional-communication-strategies-in-the-modern-workplace-with-carol-smock/
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:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T045629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5791-1761555600-1761580800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: Financial Literacy - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Financial Literacy – Part 1 \n  \nManaging Your Personal Finances (1 hr) \nFinancial Basics Everyone Should Know (1hr 50m) \nFinancial Adulting (1h) \nFinance Foundations: Income Taxes (2h)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-financial-literacy-part-1/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T012718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165712Z
UID:5740-1760832000-1761263999@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Community Summit - Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:     \nCommunity Summit North America is the largest independent innovation\, learning\, and training event of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem. You’ll get real-world tips & tricks and advanced strategies around the issues you’re tackling in this changing business landscape. Summit NA has hundreds of informative and educational sessions to deliver end-to-end learning around all versions of Dynamics 365 FO/AX\, CE/CRM & BC/NAV\, Dynamics GP & SL\, and the Microsoft Power Platform. \nEach year\, Dynamics Communities\, a Major Community Sponsor of TechFluent Academy\, generously sponsors up to 10 Learners to attend the Summit as a learning and networking opportunity. In the past\, many of those in attendance have left the Summit with job offers. Many return as speakers in future years\, elevating their visibility in the marketplace and lighting their careers on fire!
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/community-summit-orlando-fl/
LOCATION:Gaylord Palms Resort\, Kissimee\, Florida\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Consulting Fundamentals,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Dynamics Communities":MAILTO:summitna@dynamiccommunities.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250615T231641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165713Z
UID:5709-1760518800-1760544000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Co-Pilot Studio - PVA\, with Simon Wang
DESCRIPTION:Co-Pilot Studio\, Power Virtual Agents (2-Day Session) \nwith Simon Wang \nAI Business Solutions Engineer at Microsoft \nIn this session\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot and Power Virtual Agents\, learning how they enhance user interactions and automate business processes. You’ll gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying chatbots\, integrating them into business applications to improve engagement. Discover how AI-driven automation can streamline workflows and boost efficiency\, while Copilot helps generate insights and support decision-making within tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365. You’ll also learn best practices for conversational AI\, ensuring clear and effective interactions. By connecting Power Virtual Agents with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Automate\, you’ll enable seamless data flow and automated actions. Customize chatbot functionalities for specific business needs and prepare for the Basic Business Application Certification with key concepts and exam strategies. \nThis course developed by Simon Wang\, of Microsoft.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/co-pilot-studio-pva/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250819T132723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165713Z
UID:6127-1760432400-1760457600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Sales\, Marketing and Customer Service Co-Pilot\, with Simon Wang
DESCRIPTION:Sales\, Marketing and Customer Service Co-Pilot \nwith Simon Wang \nAI Business Solution Engineer at Microsoft \nThis hands-on course equips professionals with the skills to harness Microsoft Copilot across sales\, marketing\, and customer service functions. Participants will learn how to streamline workflows\, personalize customer engagement\, and drive data-informed decisions using AI-powered tools embedded in Dynamics 365. \nThrough real-world scenarios and guided practice\, learners will explore how Copilot enhances productivity—from drafting compelling marketing content and analyzing campaign performance to generating sales insights and resolving customer inquiries with speed and precision. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nAutomate routine tasks and communications across CRM and marketing platforms\nUse Copilot to extract actionable insights from customer data and sales pipelines\nGenerate persuasive content for campaigns\, proposals\, and customer outreach\nImprove customer service responsiveness and personalization using AI assistance\nIntegrate Copilot into daily workflows for consistent\, scalable impact\n\n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/sales-marketing-and-customer-service-co-pilot/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T020717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165713Z
UID:5762-1760346000-1760358600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: Mastering Microsoft Powerpoint\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Mastering Microsoft Powerpoint (9.5 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential skill for many careers. Discover how to create more polished and professional presentations by mastering PowerPoint. Learn to use the features and built-in tools in PowerPoint. Design better slides\, using animations and rich media. Enhance presentations with visualizations and storytelling. \nRecommend completing 4.5 hours on Day 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T153105
CREATED:20250616T020347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165713Z
UID:5760-1760086800-1760101200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Self-Study: Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Mastering Microsoft Powerpoint (9.5 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential skill for many careers. Discover how to create more polished and professional presentations by mastering PowerPoint. Learn to use the features and built-in tools in PowerPoint. Design better slides\, using animations and rich media. Enhance presentations with visualizations and storytelling. \nRecommend completing 5 hours on Day 1.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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