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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250618T024928Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250616T050741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160250Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250618T032742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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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:20260406T025948
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250618T030103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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:20260406T025948
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250619T181526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
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SUMMARY:Power BI Project Preparation\, with Wilson Man and Mike Ford
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Project Preparation and Power BI Project Assignments \nwith Wilson Man and Mike Ford \nWilson is a Business Intelligence Analyst at Love’s Travel Stops. \nMike is the Vice President of Operations and Analytics at OrthoSynetics. \nIn 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. \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-wilson-man-and-mike-ford/
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:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251029T150233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T153924Z
UID:6567-1769677200-1769688000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Power BI\, with Lenore Flower
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Power BI \nwith Lenore Flower \nFounder/Chief Data Plumber at Data Plumber \n \nIn 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. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-power-bi/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T182007Z
UID:6483-1770022800-1770033600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Resume\, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Profile Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Resume\, Cover Letter & LinkedIN Profile Workshop \n• Understand keys to successful resumes and how to stand out as an applicant\n• Understand various approaches and benefits/drawbacks of each\n• Understand best practices and different approaches for common scenarios\n• Understand fundamentals of LinkedIn\n• Understand various aspects of SEO and getting one’s profile viewed\n• Understand best practices and different approaches for common scenarios \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-resume-cover-letter-linkedin-profile-workshop/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T154539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T201719Z
UID:6489-1770195600-1770206400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Mock Interviews Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mock Interviews Workshop
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-mock-interviews-workshop/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T155204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T201803Z
UID:6491-1770368400-1770379200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Career Coaching Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Career Coaching Workshop
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-career-coaching-workshop/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182736Z
UID:6497-1770800400-1770811200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Real Life Use Cases with Chris Cognetta
DESCRIPTION:Real Life Use Cases \nwith Chris Cognetta \nChief Technology & Innovation Officer at congruentX \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. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-real-life-use-cases/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T160725Z
UID:6499-1770973200-1770984000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to UX / UI\, with Lenore Flower
DESCRIPTION:Intro to UX/UI  \nwith Lenore Flower \nFounder/Chief Data Plumber at Data Plumber \nIn 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. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-ux-ui/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164425Z
UID:6501-1771232400-1771243200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to the Cloud & Azure\, with Alex Foncannon
DESCRIPTION:Intro to the Cloud & Azure \n with Alex Foncannon  \nSupervisor at RSM US. \nIn 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. \nThis course was developed by Tad Thompson at Microsoft. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-the-cloud-azure/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250619T182738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5900-1771372800-1771545599@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Power BI Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Power BI Presentations \nCapstone Style Projects are presented on-site for Industry Professional review and feedback. \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/power-bi-presentations/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Microsoft Fundamentals,Power BI Certification Track,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T182229Z
UID:6503-1771405200-1771430400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to AI\, with Jason Rivera
DESCRIPTION:Intro to AI  \nwith Jason Rivera  \nSenior Manager\, Collaboration Architect at Cognizant. \nIn 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. \nThis course was developed by Kylie Kiser\, Seth Bacon\, MVP and Will McClendon\, MVP of RSM US LLP.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-ai/
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:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20251027T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T182359Z
UID:6505-1771578000-1771603200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Dataverse / Relational Databases\, with Alex Foncannon
DESCRIPTION:Dataverse/Relational Databases  \nwith Alex Foncannon  \nSupervisor at RSM US. \nIn 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. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-dataverse-relational-databases/
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:20260223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025948
CREATED:20250619T183756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5902-1771837200-1771862400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Intro to ERP\, with Bobby Small\, MVP
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to ERP \nwith Bobby Small\, MVP \nCommunity Strategy Director at Dynamics User Group \nCourse description TBD. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-erp-with-bobby-small-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
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