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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Sales\, Marketing and Customer Service Co-Pilot
DESCRIPTION:Sales\, Marketing and Customer Service Co-Pilot  \nThis hands-on course equips professionals with the skills to harness Microsoft Copilot across sales\, marketing\, and customer service functions. Participants will learn how to streamline workflows\, personalize customer engagement\, and drive data-informed decisions using AI-powered tools embedded in Dynamics 365. \nThrough real-world scenarios and guided practice\, learners will explore how Copilot enhances productivity—from drafting compelling marketing content and analyzing campaign performance to generating sales insights and resolving customer inquiries with speed and precision. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nAutomate routine tasks and communications across CRM and marketing platforms\nUse Copilot to extract actionable insights from customer data and sales pipelines\nGenerate persuasive content for campaigns\, proposals\, and customer outreach\nImprove customer service responsiveness and personalization using AI assistance\nIntegrate Copilot into daily workflows for consistent\, scalable impact\n\n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-sales-marketing-and-customer-service-co-pilot/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T183658Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Co-Pilot Studio - PVA with\, Sameer Pathak - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Co-Pilot Studio\, Power Virtual Agents  \nwith Sameer Pathak  \nAssociate Technical Architect at Capgemini (2-Day Session) \nIn this session\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot and Power Virtual Agents\, learning how they enhance user interactions and automate business processes. You’ll gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying chatbots\, integrating them into business applications to improve engagement. Discover how AI-driven automation can streamline workflows and boost efficiency\, while Copilot helps generate insights and support decision-making within tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365. You’ll also learn best practices for conversational AI\, ensuring clear and effective interactions. By connecting Power Virtual Agents with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Automate\, you’ll enable seamless data flow and automated actions. Customize chatbot functionalities for specific business needs and prepare for the Basic Business Application Certification with key concepts and exam strategies. \nThis course developed by Simon Wang\, of Microsoft.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-co-pilot-studio-pva-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T174157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T183632Z
UID:6538-1774515600-1774540800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Co-Pilot Studio - PVA\, with Sameer Pathak - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Co-Pilot Studio\, Power Virtual Agents \n with Sameer Pathak  \nAssociate Technical Architect at Capgemini (2-Day Session) \nIn this session\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot and Power Virtual Agents\, learning how they enhance user interactions and automate business processes. You’ll gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying chatbots\, integrating them into business applications to improve engagement. Discover how AI-driven automation can streamline workflows and boost efficiency\, while Copilot helps generate insights and support decision-making within tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365. You’ll also learn best practices for conversational AI\, ensuring clear and effective interactions. By connecting Power Virtual Agents with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Automate\, you’ll enable seamless data flow and automated actions. Customize chatbot functionalities for specific business needs and prepare for the Basic Business Application Certification with key concepts and exam strategies. \nThis course developed by Simon Wang\, of Microsoft.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-co-pilot-studio-pva-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20260216T181134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211314Z
UID:6978-1774861200-1774886400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Sales + Co-Pilot\, with Mike Hauck
DESCRIPTION:  \nSales + CoPilot \nwith Mike Hauck\, \n\n\nChief People and Experience Officer (CPXO) at CongruentX\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-sales-co-pilot/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T183319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140735Z
UID:6543-1775034000-1775059200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Customer Service (rescheduled\, TBD)
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Customer Service \nIn this session\, we will explain the Customer Service apps\, what for and how they are used in the Modern Workplace. By the end of this course\, you will be able to navigate the entire module and understand all of the Customer Service Apps. You will be introduced to the Common Terms and features of the Customer Service App. You will learn the commonly used tables and features in the Common Service area of the Customer Service Center. You will be given a tour of the Customer Service Admin Center. You will review the Customer Service Default Business Process Flow including Service Level Agreements and Entitlements\, Knowledge Base Articles\, Queues and Routing Rules. And\, finally\, you will be introduced to the Customer Service Workspace App. \nThis course was developed by Michael Hauck of congruentX.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-customer-service/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T183435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184052Z
UID:6545-1775206800-1775232000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Customer Insight - Journeys\, with Sissy Bottcher
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Customer Insight – Journeys \n with Sissy Bottcher  \nDynamics Customer Engagement Expert at Avanade.  \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the Customer Insight – Journeys Module (what used to be known as the Marketing Module). At the completion of this course you will understand Marketing concepts and personas within the D365CE business application. You will understand the D365 Customer Insights – Journeys capabilities. You will get hands on with Generative AI journey design and marketing emails\, SMS message creation and push notifications\, customer segments\, event management\, landing pages and much more! And\, we will build your confidence in speaking to and creating marketing automation with D365CE Customer Insights – Journeys. \nThis course was developed by Adam Hallbeck of Microsoft.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-customer-insight-journeys/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20250619T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140656Z
UID:5925-1775559600-1775566800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2025 Cohort Graduation (Postponed)
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URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2025-graduation/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Graduation Ceremonies
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T183716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184146Z
UID:6549-1775638800-1775664000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Project Operations\, with Sissy Bottcher
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Project Operations \n with Sissy Bottcher  \nDynamics Customer Engagement Expert at Avanade.  \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how Microsoft Project Operations fits into the Modern Workplace and how leverage this business application to optimize project management and automate critical business processes. We will explore key features such as resource allocation\, financial setup\, and workflow automation to enhance operational efficiency. You will see demos using project templates\, defining business rules\, and customizing configurations to meet specific organizational needs. By the end of the session\, you will understand why businesses want to use Project Operations for seamless execution and improved collaboration and you will be able to configure the baseline functionality of the App. \nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstand the primary features and benefits of the Project Operations App and how it is used in the Modern Workplace\nUnderstand how CoPilot can be deployed to work within the Project Operations App natively\nUnderstand the baseline configurations to stand up a Project Operations App\nPractice configuring key areas of the Project Operations App\nUnderstand inter-dependencies of the App for better approaches to business requirements design discussions
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/intro-to-project-operations-with-ashley-steiner-microsoft-mvp-copy/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184206Z
UID:6552-1775811600-1775836800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Field Service App
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Field Service App \nIn this session\, we will introduce the Field Service App and explain how and why this module is used by the Modern Workplace. We will share real world use cases and discuss the difference between Field Service versus Connected Field Service. You will learn each of the Field Service components – Work Orders\, Assets\, Inventory Management and Scheduling. We will then provide a detailed demo of the Field Service from the perspective of the Work Order Workflow as well as the Self-Scheduling Portal. When this course is complete\, you will have a detailed understanding of the Field Service App and know when it is appropriate to deploy this solution and how best to configure the default components for successful delivery. \nThis course was developed by William McLendon\, MVP of RSM US LLP. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-field-service-app/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T184209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184305Z
UID:6554-1776070800-1776081600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: CE/Power Platform Project Preparation\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:CE/Power Platform Project Preparation  \nProjects will be due April 29 – May 1\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-ce-power-platform-project-preparation/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T152356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T134640Z
UID:6477-1776330000-1776355200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Introduction to Microsoft's Success by Design
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Success by Design \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to Microsoft’s premier FastTrack methodology agnostic delivery tool to ensure successful solution implementation end users and Microsoft Partners. Participants will explore the Success by Design framework and its pivotal role in guiding Dynamics 365 implementations. You will receive an in-depth review of key project phases\, best practices\, and FastTrack techniques\, as well as gain practical strategies for planning\, execution\, and risk mitigation of projects on which you participate. The course will also emphasize solution architecture\, governance\, and compliance\, ensuring secure and efficient deployments. Hands-on workshops will provide an opportunity to assess scalability and performance\, while real-world case studies will prepare participants for implementation challenges. By the end of the session\, learners will be equipped with actionable insights to optimize solution design\, development\, and deployment. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-introduction-to-microsofts-success-by-design/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T152546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T134731Z
UID:6478-1776416400-1776441600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Introduction to Microsoft's Success by Design - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Success by Design \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to Microsoft’s premier FastTrack methodology agnostic delivery tool to ensure successful solution implementation end users and Microsoft Partners. Participants will explore the Success by Design framework and its pivotal role in guiding Dynamics 365 implementations. You will receive an in-depth review of key project phases\, best practices\, and FastTrack techniques\, as well as gain practical strategies for planning\, execution\, and risk mitigation of projects on which you participate. The course will also emphasize solution architecture\, governance\, and compliance\, ensuring secure and efficient deployments. Hands-on workshops will provide an opportunity to assess scalability and performance\, while real-world case studies will prepare participants for implementation challenges. By the end of the session\, learners will be equipped with actionable insights to optimize solution design\, development\, and deployment.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-introduction-to-microsofts-success-by-design-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T184810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140602Z
UID:6559-1777334400-1777420799@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: CE / Power Platform Project Presentations
DESCRIPTION:CE / Power Platform Project Presentations \nAll students will present their projects for feedback from Industry Professionals. \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/2026-cohort-ce-power-platform-project-presentations/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140430Z
UID:6547-1777458600-1777478400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to OmniChannel\, with Pat Petersen
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to OmniChannel \nwith Pat Petersen from RSM LLP \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to OmniChannel within D365CE which is another name for Contact Center. Contact Center is an extension of the Customer Center Module allowing multiple channels of communication in a single environment. The purpose of this session is to demonstrate what Microsoft is working to accomplish with this new experience by curating a Model-Driven App specifically to accomplish a customer service experience with multiple channels of communication. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-omnichannel/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184403Z
UID:6561-1777507200-1777593599@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: CE / Power Platform Project Presentations
DESCRIPTION:CE / Power Platform Project Presentations \nAll students will present their projects for feedback from Industry Professionals. \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/2026-cohort-ce-power-platform-project-presentations-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251027T184859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184423Z
UID:6562-1777593600-1777679999@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: CE / Power Platform Project Presentations
DESCRIPTION:CE / Power Platform Project Presentations \nAll students will present their projects for feedback from Industry Professionals. \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/2026-cohort-ce-power-platform-project-presentations-3/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,CE-Power Platform Certification Track,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T145551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184507Z
UID:6565-1777885200-1777910400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Advanced Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Microsoft Excel
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-advanced-microsoft-excel/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T150542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184550Z
UID:6570-1777995000-1778000400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Getting Started With Power BI
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started With Power BI (1.5) – Learn how to view and manipulate data in Power BI Service\, the online version of the popular Microsoft data visualization tool. Gini von Courter explores the features used most by Power BI “consumers”—the end users of Power BI content such as dashboards and reports. Learn how to sign up for Power BI and navigate a typical app. Find out how to subscribe to dashboards—collections of visualizations taken from reports and workbooks—and view individual tiles\, add comments\, set alerts\, and share dashboards and tiles with team members. Explore reports\, which display data in more detail. Go over how to sort and filter\, export\, and share reports\, either directly through Power BI or as a PowerPoint or PDF export. Finally\, learn how to view your dashboards and reports on the go using the Power BI mobile app. \n \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-getting-started-with-power-bi/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184610Z
UID:6568-1778058000-1778083200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Overview of Power BI
DESCRIPTION:Overview of Power BI \n \nThe purpose of this training day is to give participants a good grounding in all the components of the Power BI ecosystem. Provide a list of questions and answers so participants can self-quiz. This will be a hands-on introduction so they must have their hardware to participate. We will create a very simple report with minimal data and minimal visuals and publish. Learners will have a robust understanding of the full ecosystem of Power BI\, thereby eliminating an employer’s need to provide orientation to the tool set.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-overview-of-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:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T151606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184645Z
UID:6573-1778230800-1778256000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard \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/2026-cohort-the-power-of-query-editor-beyond-the-standard/
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:20260511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T151752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184726Z
UID:6575-1778490000-1778515200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Data Modeling
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \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/2026-cohort-data-modeling/
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:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T151944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184746Z
UID:6577-1778576400-1778601600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Data Modeling (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \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/2026-cohort-data-modeling-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T152207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184828Z
UID:6579-1779094800-1779120000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: DAX
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \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/2026-cohort-dax/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184855Z
UID:6580-1779181200-1779206400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: DAX (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \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/2026-cohort-dax-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T153454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184922Z
UID:6583-1779440400-1779465600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Building a Report
DESCRIPTION:Building a Report \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/2026-cohort-building-a-report/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184949Z
UID:6585-1779872400-1779897600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Working in the Power BI Service
DESCRIPTION:Working in the Power BI Service \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/2026-cohort-working-in-the-power-bi-service/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185009Z
UID:6588-1780045200-1780070400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Creating Efficiencies
DESCRIPTION:Creating Efficiencies \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/2026-cohort-creating-efficiencies/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185027Z
UID:6590-1780304400-1780329600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Fabric
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to 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/2026-cohort-intro-to-fabric/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T163647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185055Z
UID:6592-1780477200-1780488000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Paginated Reports
DESCRIPTION:Paginated Reports \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. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-paginated-reports/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091759
CREATED:20251029T164045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185119Z
UID:6593-1780650000-1780660800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Paginated Reports - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Paginated Reports\, Day 2 \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
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-paginated-reports-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Live Virtual,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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