TechFluent Academy

2026 Cohort: Working in the Power BI Service
2026-05-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Working in the Power BI Service
The 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.
Topics will include, but are not limited to:

Workspaces
Apps (using and creating)
Setting a refresh schedule
Editing reports and dashboards
Creating a dashboard
Creating a workspace and assigning roles

2026 Cohort: Creating Efficiencies
2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00
Creating Efficiencies
The 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.

2026 Cohort: Intro to Fabric
2026-06-01 09:00 - 16:00
Introduction to Fabric
In 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.

2026 Cohort: Paginated Reports
2026-06-03 09:00 - 12:00
Paginated Reports
Power 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.

2026 Cohort: Paginated Reports - Day 2
2026-06-05 09:00 - 12:00
Paginated Reports, Day 2
Power 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.
Day 2 Agenda (3 hours)
1. Augmenting your first report

More advanced formatting
Working with other data region types
Working with grouping
Working with graphs

2. Creating a second report using a Power BI Semantic Model Data Source

Query filters & parameters deep dive
Title expressions
Common pitfalls
Embedding Paginated Reports into Existing Power BI Reports

2026 Cohort: Power BI Project Preparation
2026-06-08 09:00 - 12:00
Power BI Project Preparation
In this session, instructors will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project.
Projects will be due June 23 – June 26.

2026 Cohort: Power BI Presentations
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24, 2026-06-24 - 2026-06-25, 2026-06-25 - 2026-06-26, 2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27
Power BI Presentations
Capstone Style Projects are presented on-site for Industry Professional review and feedback.
Panel of Judges will review via Teams Meeting; Presentations will be given in-person and streamed on camera via Teams.
