2026 Cohort: Intro to Power Platform, with Jason Rivera
2026-01-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Intro to Power Platform
with Jason Rivera
Senior Manager, Collaboration Architect at Cognizant Microsoft Business Group
In 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.

Power BI Project Preparation - Day 2, with Jessica Jolly
2026-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Power BI Project Preparation – Day 2
with Jessica Jolly
Data Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric
In this session, Jessica will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project.
Projects will be due February 16-20, 2026.
NOTE 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.

Power BI Project Preparation, with Wilson Man and Mike Ford
2026-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Power BI Project Preparation and Power BI Project Assignments
with Wilson Man and Mike Ford
Wilson is a Business Intelligence Analyst at Love’s Travel Stops.
Mike is the Vice President of Operations and Analytics at OrthoSynetics.
In this session, Wilson and Mike will walk you through preparations for your Power BI Project. Prior to adjourning, they will share the specific requirements for the Capstone Project you will be expected to complete.
Projects will be due February 16-20, 2026.
NOTE 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.

2026 Cohort: Intro to Power BI, with Lenore Flower
2026-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Introduction to Power BI
with Lenore Flower
Founder/Chief Data Plumber at Data Plumber

In this session, learners will explore the Power BI ecosystem, gaining insight into its core components, including Power Query Editor, Power BI Desktop, and Power BI Service. Learners will be introduced to the concept of how to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data, build a structured data model, and design interactive reports using Power BI. By the end of the session, Learners will understand the theory of how to publish and share reports, navigate various Power BI roles, and apply best practices for data management and licensing within their organizations. This is meant to be an overview and an introduction, no hands-on learning will be accomplished.

2026 Cohort: Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Profile Workshop
2026-02-02 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIN Profile Workshop
• Understand keys to successful resumes and how to stand out as an applicant
• Understand various approaches and benefits/drawbacks of each
• Understand best practices and different approaches for common scenarios
• Understand fundamentals of LinkedIn
• Understand various aspects of SEO and getting one’s profile viewed
• Understand best practices and different approaches for common scenarios

2026 Cohort: Mock Interviews Workshop
2026-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Mock Interviews Workshop

2026 Cohort: Career Coaching Workshop
2026-02-06 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Career Coaching Workshop

2026 Cohort: Real Life Use Cases with Chris Cognetta
2026-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Real Life Use Cases
with Chris Cognetta
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at congruentX
In 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.

2026 Cohort: Intro to UX / UI, with Lenore Flower
2026-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Intro to UX/UI
with Lenore Flower
Founder/Chief Data Plumber at Data Plumber
In this session, you will be introduced to the concepts of User Experience and User Interface, what they are and how they differ. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe what UX / UI design is and why it’s important for creating easy-to-use and visually appealing digital products. You will be able to explain the needs and preferences of users and how they influence the design of websites and apps. You will be able to define the basic steps involved in UX / UI design, including researching user needs, creating simple designs, and testing them with real users. You will be able to explain simple design principles like clarity, simplicity, and consistently, and how they help make digital products easier to use. And finally, you will be able to describe basic tools and techniques used in UX / UI design, such as sketching, wireframing, and using simple design software.

2026 Cohort: Intro to the Cloud & Azure, with Alex Foncannon
2026-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Intro to the Cloud & Azure
with Alex Foncannon
Supervisor at RSM US.
In this session, you will learn what Cloud Computing and Azure Services are and how they support the modern workplace. You will be able to explain the various methods of delivery of computing services over the internet. You will be able to understand and discern responsibility model for software by Cloud Provider type. You will understand the Cloud Models and all features they have to offer. You will be introduced to Azure Fundamentals and the features offered to support the modern workplace. And, you will be introduced to the types of jobs and careers available in this space in the event you are interested in pursuing this career journey. The instructor will make several resources available to you to help jumpstart your career.
This course was developed by Tad Thompson at Microsoft.

Power BI Presentations
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19 | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
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.

2026 Cohort: Intro to AI, with Jason Rivera
2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Intro to AI
with Jason Rivera
Senior Manager, Collaboration Architect at Cognizant.
In this session, we will introduce you to the concept of Artificial Intelligence and provide a basic understanding of what it is and how it is used in our everyday life. By the end of this course, you will understand how and where AI is used in your personal life as well as how businesses are beginning to utilize AI the functionality. We will introduce the key types of AI – knowledge mining, machine learning, anomaly detection, computer vision and natural language processing. You will learn Microsoft’s Responsible AI Principles and the building blocks necessary to enact those Principles. Finally, we walk you through how AI (Co-Pilot) is embedded in D365CE and how it can be surfaced and utilized within the Platform to strengthen and automate the Modern Workplace. The Instructor will leave behind a great many resources to help you launch your career.
This course was developed by Kylie Kiser, Seth Bacon, MVP and Will McClendon, MVP of RSM US LLP.

2026 Cohort: Dataverse / Relational Databases, with Alex Foncannon
2026-02-20 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Dataverse/Relational Databases
with Alex Foncannon
Supervisor at RSM US.
In this course, we will introduce you to the concept of a relational database and its primary functions of data storage and management. We will use use-cases to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses between the the use of SharePoint versus Dataverse as the core database. When you complete this course, you will clearly understand Power Platform environments and their role in enabling responsible and maintainable application lifecycle management. And, you will understand how to properly architect tables, columns and proper relationships within the Dataverse.

Intro to ERP, with Bobby Small, MVP
2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Introduction to ERP
with Bobby Small, MVP
Community Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group
Course description TBD.

2026 Cohort: Introduction to Dataverse Security, with Alex Foncannon
2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Introduction to Dataverse Security
with Alex Foncannon
Supervisor at RSM US.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of security architecture and best practices within Microsoft Dataverse, the data backbone of the Power Platform. Designed for administrators, solution architects, and power users, the course explores how to implement robust security models that protect sensitive business data while enabling scalable collaboration.
Participants will gain hands-on experience configuring role-based security, field-level access, and hierarchical permissions. The course also covers integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), auditing, and compliance features to ensure governance across environments.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Design and implement security roles, teams and business units for scalable access control
Apply field-level and record-level security to protect sensitive data
Integrate Dataverse security with Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management
Monitor and audit data access for compliance and operational insights
Align security configurations with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Enterprise Resource Planning & What it Means in the Modern Workplace, with Bobby Small, MVP
2026-02-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Enterprise Resource Planning & What it Means in the Modern Workplace
with Bobby Small, MVP
Community Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group
Course description TBD.

2026 Cohort: Data Management with Tad Thompson
2026-02-25 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Data Management
with Tad Thompson
Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
In this session, you will learn the key concepts and principles of data management within D365CE and the Power Platform. You will learn to import and export data within D365CE and the Power Platform (the Dataverse). You will learn to the configure Duplicate Detection and how that impacts the maintenance of data quality. You will learn to setup and review Auditing. Finally, the Instructor will provide key resources that will be invaluable for your career.
This course was developed by Tad Thompson, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft.

Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session)
2026-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (5-Day Session)
The “Introduction to ERP” curriculum is designed for newcomers to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. It provides a high-level orientation through a selection of sample micro-courses from IBI’s full D365 FSCM catalog. The curriculum builds familiarity with theD365 FSCM’s user interface, basic workflows, and major business areas, laying a strong foundation for future learning.

Learn how to navigate the D365 FSCM interface with confidence
Explore key business processes in Finance and Supply Chain
Preview typical business processes and workflows
See how data is entered and flows across functional areas

This introduction helps first-time users understand what D365 FSCM can do and prepares them to dive deeper into functional or role-specific training later on.

2026 Cohort: Solutions & Solution Management, with Alex Foncannon
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Solutions & Solution Management
with Alex Foncannon
Supervisor at RSM US.
In this session, we will introduce the concept of Solution Management as it applies within the Microsoft Ecosystem. At the completion of this course, you will understand the difference between unmanaged and managed solutions and when and why to use each type. We will discuss solution objects and components and practice the creation, modification, import and export. And, we will discuss the concepts around Application Lifecycle Management – what it is and how Solutions fit into ALM as a Best Practice. Reference Materials are provided.
This course was designed by Heidi Neuhauser of Reenhanced and has been enhanced by Andrea Lange of RSM.

Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 2)
2026-03-02 09:00 - 16:00 | MN

2026 Cohort: Configuration in D365CE with Matt Williams
2026-03-02 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Configuration in D365CE
with Matt Williams
Power Platform Functional Developer & Cloud Applications Consultant at Beringer Technology Group
In this session, you will learn how to perform basic configurations in D365CE. This includes understanding the types of Columns, Forms and Views available to use and how they change the user experience. During Lab Time, you will practice creating Forms, Views and Columns in your practice environment. When you complete this course, you will understand and have experience in basic D365CE Configuration.
This course was originally designed by Matt Whitby of Stoneridge Software and has been enhanced by Andrea Lange of RSM US LLP.

Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 3)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 16:00 | MN

Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 4)
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | MN

2026 Cohort: Model-Driven Apps, with Pratima Surapaneni
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Model-Driven Apps
with Pratima Surapaneni
Power Platform Architect at Capgemini.
In this session, you will learn why and when to leverage Model-Driven Apps with your D365CE System. We will discuss the Pros and Cons of Model-Driven Apps, the Licensing impact on your Platform and the various Use Cases in which they are appropriate. You will learn the Components and Features available for configuration within the Model-Driven App and all basic and intermediate customization capabilities. Finally, through a Hands-on Lab, you will Build a Model-Driven App yourself.
This course was designed by Jesse Bucholz of Stoneridge Software and enhanced with current features by Shane Bradley of RSM US LLP.

Self-Study: D365 FSCM IBI Training (Day 5)
2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:00 | MN

2026 Cohort: Business Rules, BPFs, Workflows, Dataverse Low Code Plugins, with Tad Thompson
2026-03-06 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Business Rules, BPFs, Workflows, Dataverse Low Code Plugins
with Tad Thompson
Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
In this session, you will learn what differentiates the Microsoft Business Applications from code-based solutions – the use of Business Rules, Business Process Flows, Workflows and Dataverse Low Code Plugins. When the course is complete, you will be able to define and develop a solution with business rules, business process flows, workflows and low code plugins. You will be able to identify common situations when you should use these non-code based solutions without the help of a developer guiding you.
This course was developed by Evan Haws of Avanade and was enhanced by Nia Murphy of Globus.

2026 Cohort: Intro to Power Apps, with Vikas Jha - Day 1
2026-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Introduction to Power Apps
with Vikas Jha
PowerPlatform Functional Consultant at Capgemini (2-Day Session)

2026 Cohort: Intro to Power Apps, with Vikas Jha - Day 2
2026-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Introduction to Power Apps
With Vikas Jha
Power Platform Functional Consultant at Capgemini (2-Day Session)

2026 Cohort: Power Pages, with Tad Thompson
2026-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Power Pages
with Tad Thompson
Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
In this session, you will learn to build the Microsoft equivalent of a web-based Portal / website using the Power Pages technology. Upon completion of this course you will understand where Power Pages sits within the Power Platform. You will be able to create and customize Power Pages web pages. You will be able to customize the styling to align with an organization’s brand. You will be able to add Dataverse components to a Power Pages website and enforce security. And you will be able to create and deploy a Power Pages website successfully.
This course was developed by William McLendon, MVP at RSM US LLP.

2026 Cohort: Power Automate, with Mary Myers and Barb Borrowman - Day 1
2026-03-18 09:00 - 16:00 | MN
Power Automate
with Mary Myers and Barb Borrowman
Mary is a Microsoft MVP, Power Platform Expert, and Chief Maximizer at Worldmax. Barb is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
In this session, you will learn how the Power Automate functionality within Microsoft 365 replaces the need for most code-based functionality in today’s business platforms. At the end of this course, you will be able to understand Power Automate’s role M365 and the different types of automation. We will explore business use cases for automating processes. You will create basic flows from scratch and leverage templates, understanding core components like triggers, actions, and control structures. You will connect to data sources (e.g. Sharepoint, OneDrive, Dataverse) and implement logic to manage data flow. You will utilize expressions and functions to add advanced logic and integrate features like approvals and notifications. And, finally you will learn to test, debug, publish and share techniques while adopting best practices for maintenance and iterative improvement.
