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SUMMARY:Learner Mindset\, with Julie Jared\, DAC\, PMP\, PMI-ACP\, DASSM
DESCRIPTION:Learner Mindset \nwith Julie Jared\, DAC\, PMP\, PMI-ACP\, DASSM \nIT Project Manager at The Vomela Companies \nIn this course\, you will be exposed to what it takes to move forward with a true Learner Mindset. Upon completing the course you will be able to define and exhibit Growth Mindset attributes at work and at home\, like open mindedness and agility of thought. You will be able to identify the four key components of effective feedback. And\, you will be able to construct a data and impact focused statement of feed back in a way that positively promotes growth and improvement with your peers\, subordinates and superiors. \nThis content developed by Lindsay Millett-Glass of Stoneridge Software and Elizabeth Fleming\,PsyD of Apidae Consulting
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/learner-mindset-with-julie-jared/
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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SUMMARY:Day in a Life Panel\, Moderated by Carol Smock
DESCRIPTION:Day in the Life Panel \nModerated by Carol Smock \nExecutive Director\, TechFluent Academy \nIn this session\, you will meet several professionals with varying types of careers in the Microsoft Industry. They will share how they achieved their careers\, what they “do in a typical day” and field questions from you\, the Learners\, until you are comfortable that you understand the journey you are embarking upon. \n      \nKenan Al. Mahayni\, Solutions Engineer at Microsoft | AI ERP \nScott LeFante\, Portfolio Partner at congruentX \nTahani Abu-Shamala\, Manager at RSM US LLP \nHenry Lin\, Senior Consultant at Slalom \nJonathan Monson\, OCM Professional \nSheila Flikeid\, OCM Professional (transitioned from CE / Power Platform)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/day-in-a-life-panel-moderated-by-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
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SUMMARY:How to be Influential\, with Bobby Small MVP
DESCRIPTION:How to be Influential \nwith Bobby Small MVP \nMicrosoft MVP & Community Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group \nThis course is designed to help you become your most Influential Self. Upon completing this course you will be able to utilize storytelling techniques to effectively communicate complex business concepts in an engaging and illustrative way with leveraging data points. You will be able to tailor communications that align with target audiences and client personas. And you will be able to apply the components of of influence to effectively manage outcomes and over comes obstacles with others. \nThis course designed by Lindsay Millett-Glass of Stoneridge Software and Elizabeth Fleming\, PsyD of Apidae Consulting \nOur instructor will be Live Virtual for this class\, however ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED to attend in-person on this date. 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/how-to-be-influential/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T205800
CREATED:20250614T183631Z
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SUMMARY:Collaboration with Different Perspectives\, with Julie Jared\, DAC\, PMP\, PMI-ACP\, DASSM
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration with Different Perspectives \nwith Julie Jared\, DAC\, PMP\, PMI-ACP\, DASSM \nIT Project Manager\, The Vomela Companies \nIn this session\, you will learn how to collaborate with people who bring differing perspectives to the table. Upon completion of this course\, you will be able to explain the impacts of and differences between unconscious bias and psychological safety. You will be able to promote psychological safety in the workplace for yourself and others. And\, you will be able to apply bias-aware practices to create a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. \nThis course designed by Lindsay Millett-Glass of Stoneridge Software. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/collaboration-with-different-perspectives-with-julie-jared-dac-pmp-pmi-acp-dassm/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to a Career in Technology\, with Justin Carter
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to a Career in Technology \nwith Justin Carter \nVP of Technology & Solution Architect at Caf2Code LLC \nIn this session\, you will learn what it is like to have a career in the technology space\, and more specifically\, what it is like to have a career as a consultant in the Microsoft Ecosystem. At the completion of this course\, you will understand what consulting is and what it is not. We will have helped you understand what skills you will need to be successful as a consultant. We will have answered any questions you have specifically about consulting and technology careers in general. And we will have provided you with resources and takeaways to kickstart your career. \nThis course designed by Warren Thomas\, retired.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-a-career-in-technology/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T090000
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SUMMARY:Time Management\, with Justin Carter
DESCRIPTION:Time Management \nwith Justin Carter \nVP of Technology and Solution Architect at Caf2Code LLC \nIn this course\, we will explore the critical elements of managing your time as a Professional in the Technology Industry as we enter the era of Artificial Intelligence. Today there are many tools one can use to support the efforts of time management creating efficiency and enhancing productivity. It is imperative that as a professional in this space\, you do not lose sight of the tasks you should be performing in order to maintain your best position in the company and on the projects you staff. By the end of this course\, you will be able to apply best practices for balancing multiple clients and project deadines. You will understand how best to escalate unexpected issues and how to apply effective prioritization techniques to optimize task efficiency. You will understand when and how to utilize digital tools and automation to streamline workflows. You will learn to develop strategies for managing interruptions and context switching to improve focus and maintain work-life balance. You will learn to identify and minimize common time-wasters. And\, you will create a personal time management plan. \nFollowed by 2.5 hours of Self-Study course-work on LinkedIN Learning: \nIncreasing Productivity Through Time Management (1.25 hours): Todd Dewett has spent much of his career helping professionals grasp what it means to be an authentic\, effective leader at work. In this audio course\, we gave LinkedIn members the chance to record a question for Todd\, one of our most popular instructors. His answers capture practical insights about what great leadership looks like in practice. He covers how to effectively hold people accountable for their actions; create a healthy company culture; deal with difficult people; manage employees who exhibit great potential; and more. Todd answers each question with the same down-to-earth\, practical style you’ve come to expect. \nManage Multiple Projects Simultaneously (45 min): Dive into the world of project management with Kerry Hoffman\, an expert in operations and project management. Kerry demystifies how to apply project management techniques to both professional and personal projects. Discover best practices for initiating\, planning\, executing\, and monitoring your projects. Learn to close and evaluate your efforts\, identifying paths for continuous improvement. After this course\, you’ll be able to use a project management approach for success in any aspect of life.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/time-management-with-justin-carter/
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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SUMMARY:Self-Study via LinkedIN Learning: Time Management
DESCRIPTION:Increasing Productivity Through Time Management (1.25 hours): Todd Dewett has spent much of his career helping professionals grasp what it means to be an authentic\, effective leader at work. In this audio course\, we gave LinkedIn members the chance to record a question for Todd\, one of our most popular instructors. His answers capture practical insights about what great leadership looks like in practice. He covers how to effectively hold people accountable for their actions; create a healthy company culture; deal with difficult people; manage employees who exhibit great potential; and more. Todd answers each question with the same down-to-earth\, practical style you’ve come to expect. \nManage Multiple Projects Simultaneously (45 min): Dive into the world of project management with Kerry Hoffman\, an expert in operations and project management. Kerry demystifies how to apply project management techniques to both professional and personal projects. Discover best practices for initiating\, planning\, executing\, and monitoring your projects. Learn to close and evaluate your efforts\, identifying paths for continuous improvement. After this course\, you’ll be able to use a project management approach for success in any aspect of life. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/self-study-via-linkedin-learning/
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T205800
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SUMMARY:Intro to CE / CRM\, with Kevin Bronke
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to CE / CRM \nwith Kevin Bronke \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the the core concept of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and its significance for modern business. We will explore the key benefits of CRM\, including improved customer relationships\, increased sales\, and enhanced operational efficiency. And we will understand which jobs and roles within a business or organization use CRM systems and how. Digging deeper\, we will explore how CRM platforms are utilized within an organization’s technical infrastructure to streamline business process\, automate tasks\, and foster collaboration across teams. And\, we will discuss how you can leverage what you learn in this course to gain practical experience toward the first step in your career. \nThis course was designed by Felix Ndugwa\, MSc. of Microsoft.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-ce-crm/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T205800
CREATED:20250616T030227Z
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SUMMARY:Real Life Use Cases\, with Seth T. Bacon MVP
DESCRIPTION:Real Life Use Cases \nwith Seth T. Bacon\, MVP \nDirector of Innovation\, Product and Strategy at RSM US LLP \nIn this session\, we will review use cases for Customer Relationship Management Platforms in the Modern Workplace. By the end of this session\, you will understand and have experienced why and how CRM works in a business today. \nThis course was developed by Felix Ndugwa\, MSc. at Microsoft. \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/real-life-use-cases/
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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