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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (10 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/2026-cohort-self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Presenting to Senior Execs
DESCRIPTION:Presenting to Senior Execs (1 hours total)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/missing-all-self-study-presenting-to-senior-execs/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T140000
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UID:6319-1767085200-1767103200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (10 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 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T153630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T232139Z
UID:6322-1767103200-1767108600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Creating and Giving Business Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Creating and Giving Business Presentations (1.5 hours total)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/missing-all-self-study-creating-and-giving-business-presentations/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20250616T043732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T045558Z
UID:5789-1767139200-1767398399@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/happy-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T150409Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Project Management\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner & Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the basics of Project Management\, both within the scope of Microsoft Delivery as well as Project Management in general. \nYou will learn how to start and run a project. \nAt 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. \nThe Learning Objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding the scope\, importance and impact of project management on the successful delivery of projects.\nDefining and explaining the core principles of project management and how they apply to technology implementation (specifically D365) projects.\nApply and manage fundamental project management practices using tools and deliverables to drive execution.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-project-management/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T151801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181658Z
UID:6471-1767776400-1767801600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Delivery Management\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIntroduction to Delivery Management \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the concept of Delivery Management. At the completion of this course\, you will understand the key differences between Delivery Management and Project Management. This course is intended to showcase how Microsoft Partners leverage Delivery Managers / Directors to insure what the client purchased is delivered. By the end of this class you will understand where the role of the Delivery Lead ends and the role of the PM begins – seamlessly managing the client\, program and deliverables. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role and responsibilities of a delivery manager on a D365 or on a Cross Platform Project\nApply delivery frameworks (Agile\, Scrum\, Success by Design) in real-world scenarios\nManage scope\, timelines\, risks\, and dependencies across complex initiatives\nFacilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders\nUse metrics and KPIs to track progress and drive continuous improvement\nNavigate organizational dynamics and foster high-performing teams
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-delivery-management/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20250919T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193453Z
UID:6204-1767877200-1767882600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Leveraging FutureFit AI to Create Your Career Journey
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to leverage the FutureFit Platform for the creation of your Career Journey! TechFluent teaches you how this innovate technology will help you bridge any gap in skills you may have to achieving the career you desire from where you are today by mapping exactly which learning paths to take to get where you need to be. This Platform can help you build the resume and cover letter that will help get you through ATS systems\, identify how likely you are to match jobs you are interested in and provide you with a plethora of career resource to uplevel your overall career journey. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/leveraging-futurefit-ai-to-create-your-career-journey-with-hillary-shayne/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T151936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181728Z
UID:6473-1767949200-1767974400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Business Analysis\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIntroduction to Business Analysis \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. \nUpon completion of this session\, the participant will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role a Business Analyst fulfills on the Project Team and responsibilities for Project Alignment\nArticulate the career pathways within the Microsoft Industry that align with BA associated skills\nIdentify and properly align appropriate process mapping to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) approach defined for the project\nProperly curate a Communication Plan to distill Requirements into User Stories through the selected project SDLC using the appropriate ceremonies\nIdentify and leverage the appropriate toolset to support Communication\, Risk Management\, Issue Tracking and Traceability of the Project\n\nExercise / Lab: Barista Process Flow
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-business-analysis/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T152144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181749Z
UID:6475-1768208400-1768233600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: User Story Development & Solution Design\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nUser Story Development & Solution Design \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\nDeveloping User Stories – Learn to distill User Stories from Requirements and gather essential details through effective Backlog Grooming techniques.\nBacklog Management – Understand strategies for managing a backlog using various tools\, from basic (Excel) to advanced (GYDE365)\, and everything in between.\nBreaking Down User Stories into Tasks – Gain the ability to refine User Stories into Tasks to support proper Solution Design.\nSolution Design Process – Understand how Task definition leads into the next step of the Development Process\, ensuring a logical workflow.\nProject Scope & Design Documentation – Learn to document project Scope and Design in a way that ensures traceability\, trackability\, and usability for building\, testing\, and deployment.\n\n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-user-story-development-solution-design/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T140035Z
UID:6481-1768813200-1768838400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Change Management with Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Change Management \nwith Staci Cotter \nSenior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \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/2026-cohort-intro-to-change-management/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T151552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165304Z
UID:6332-1768986000-1769011200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: 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/2026-cohort-self-study-financial-literacy-part-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T151633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165304Z
UID:6333-1769072400-1769097600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: 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/2026-cohort-self-study-financial-literacy-part-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T151655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165304Z
UID:6334-1769158800-1769175000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: 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/2026-cohort-self-study-financial-literacy-part-3/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Financial Literacy
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T155911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T152810Z
UID:6495-1769418000-1769428800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to CE / CRM\, with Timothy Noce
DESCRIPTION:Intro to CE / CRM \nwith Timothy Noce  \nFounder and CEO of CoreSpire Consulting. \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to 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/2026-cohort-intro-to-ce-crm/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
CREATED:20251027T171955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T214916Z
UID:6519-1769504400-1769515200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Power Platform\, with Jason Rivera
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Power Platform \nwith Jason Rivera \nSenior Manager\, Collaboration Architect at Cognizant Microsoft Business Group \nIn this session\, you will be introduced to the Power Platform and all elements involved in providing true digital transformation. At the end of this course\, you will understand how the Power Platform solves the issues of Budget Constraint\, Time and Resource Constraint\, Business Expectations\, Automating Paper Processes\, and how to use low-code solutions to automate Complex Processes.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-power-platform/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011803
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
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