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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Teams\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Master Microsoft Teams (10 hours total) \nMicrosoft Teams is changing the way people communicate and collaborate at work. Learn to utilize the robust features included in Teams for text chats\, channel conversations\, file sharing\, meetings\, events\, and more. Master Teams chats\, channel conversations\, and calls. Schedule\, facilitate\, and optimize Teams meetings. Leverage Teams to manage projects of any size. \nRecommend completing 3 hours on Day 1.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-teams-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251203T232544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T232608Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to M365 - Day 2\, with Heather Severino
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to M365\, Day 2 (Half-Day) \nwith Heather Severino \nOwner of TeachUTech \nIn this session\, you will be introduced to the Microsoft 365 Apps and the Microsoft Cloud. You will walk away with a basic understanding of which apps will be most important in a consulting and IT role. And we will provide guidance on best practices\, as well as tips and tricks for using the core apps. \nThere will be self-paced Learning Modules to support this Live Learning to follow. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-m365-day2-with-heather-severino/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T202633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200146Z
UID:6366-1766062800-1766070000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Student Tenant\, and Teams Setup with Carol Smock & Joshua Shold
DESCRIPTION:   \nLaptop SetUp\, Student Learner Tenant\, and Student Teams \nwith Carol Smock & Josh Shold \nExecutive Director & Program Director at TechFluent Academy \nSetup your Personal Laptop\, receive credentials for your Student Learner Tenant\, and and Introduction to using the Student Teams platform. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-laptop-distribution/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T004858Z
UID:6297-1766062800-1766080800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Excel\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Master Microsoft Excel (13 hours total) \nEmployers around the world cite Microsoft Excel as one of the most sought-after skills for any new hire. This learning path helps you become an Excel power user—covering everything from functions and formatting to PivotTables and dashboards.\nMaster the powerful features and functions in Excel. Learn how to use Excel’s robust built-in formulas. Get up to speed on PivotTables\, dashboards\, and Power Query. \nRecommended completing 5 hours on Day 1.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-excel-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T211410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T004748Z
UID:6294-1766134800-1766160000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Teams\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Master Microsoft Teams (10 hours total) \nMicrosoft Teams is changing the way people communicate and collaborate at work. Learn to utilize the robust features included in Teams for text chats\, channel conversations\, file sharing\, meetings\, events\, and more. Master Teams chats\, channel conversations\, and calls. Schedule\, facilitate\, and optimize Teams meetings. Leverage Teams to manage projects of any size. \nRecommend completing 7 hours on Day 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-teams-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T202410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181446Z
UID:6354-1766149200-1766160000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: How to be Influential\, with Pam Acosta
DESCRIPTION:with Pam Acosta \nERP Consultant \nHow to be Influential \nThis course is designed to help you become your most Influential Self. Upon completing this course you will be able to utilize storytelling techniques to effectively communicate complex business concepts in an engaging and illustrative way with leveraging data points. You will be able to tailor communications that align with target audiences and client personas. And you will be able to apply the components of of influence to effectively manage outcomes and over comes obstacles with others. \nThis course designed by Lindsay Millett-Glass and Elizabeth Fleming\, PsyD of Apidae Consulting  
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-how-to-be-influential-with-pam-acosta/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T211446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231209Z
UID:6305-1766394000-1766408400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Excel\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Master Microsoft Excel (13 hours total) \nEmployers around the world cite Microsoft Excel as one of the most sought-after skills for any new hire. This learning path helps you become an Excel power user—covering everything from functions and formatting to PivotTables and dashboards. Master the powerful features and functions in Excel. Learn how to use Excel’s robust built-in formulas. Get up to speed on PivotTables\, dashboards\, and Power Query. \nRecommend completing 4 hours on Day 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-excel-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T214840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231303Z
UID:6308-1766408400-1766422800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Word\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Master Microsoft Word (8 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft Word is one of the most in-demand software skills today. This learning path helps you become a power user in Word. Discover how to create forms\, format documents\, use built-in templates\, and more. Use Word’s powerful features and functions with ease.\nCreate and edit forms. Utilize Word’s built-in styles and templates. \nRecommend completing 4 hours on Day 1.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-word-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231357Z
UID:6312-1766476800-1766494800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Excel\, Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Master Microsoft Excel (13 hours total) \nEmployers around the world cite Microsoft Excel as one of the most sought-after skills for any new hire. This learning path helps you become an Excel power user—covering everything from functions and formatting to PivotTables and dashboards. Master the powerful features and functions in Excel. Learn how to use Excel’s robust built-in formulas. Get up to speed on PivotTables\, dashboards\, and Power Query. \nRecommend completing 5 hours on Day 3.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-excel-day-3/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T214924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231445Z
UID:6314-1766494800-1766509200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft Word\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Master Microsoft Word (8 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft Word is one of the most in-demand software skills today. This learning path helps you become a power user in Word. Discover how to create forms\, format documents\, use built-in templates\, and more. Use Word’s powerful features and functions with ease.\nCreate and edit forms. Utilize Word’s built-in styles and templates. \nRecommend completing 4 hours on Day 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-word-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250616T043627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T045533Z
UID:5786-1766534400-1766793599@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Happy Winter Holiday!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/happy-winter-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T005112Z
UID:6288-1766754000-1766766600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Master Microsoft OneNote
DESCRIPTION:Self-Study: Master Microsoft OneNote (4.5 hours total) \nMicrosoft OneNote is one of the most popular digital note-taking apps\, used in companies large and small. With this learning path\, you can master OneNote and discover how to take notes more effectively and use them across your organization. Discover OneNote’s robust built-in features. Take notes more efficiently and save time with shortcuts. Master the powerful collaboration features of OneNote.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-master-microsoft-onenote/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T214940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231638Z
UID:6317-1766998800-1767016800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (10 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential skill for many careers. Discover how to create more polished and professional presentations by mastering PowerPoint. Learn to use the features and built-in tools in PowerPoint. Design better slides\, using animations and rich media. Enhance presentations with visualizations and storytelling. \nRecommend completing 5 hours on Day 1.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint-day-1/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T151252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T231727Z
UID:6330-1767016800-1767020400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Presenting to Senior Execs
DESCRIPTION:Presenting to Senior Execs (1 hours total)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/missing-all-self-study-presenting-to-senior-execs/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251013T215000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T232000Z
UID:6319-1767085200-1767103200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (10 hours total) \nProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential skill for many careers. Discover how to create more polished and professional presentations by mastering PowerPoint. Learn to use the features and built-in tools in PowerPoint. Design better slides\, using animations and rich media. Enhance presentations with visualizations and storytelling. \nRecommend completing 5 hours on Day 2.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-self-study-mastering-microsoft-powerpoint-day-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T153630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T232139Z
UID:6322-1767103200-1767108600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Self-Study - Creating and Giving Business Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Creating and Giving Business Presentations (1.5 hours total)
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/missing-all-self-study-creating-and-giving-business-presentations/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250616T043732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T045558Z
UID:5789-1767139200-1767398399@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/happy-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T150409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T164542Z
UID:6381-1767603600-1767628800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Project Management\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner & Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the basics of Project Management\, both within the scope of Microsoft Delivery as well as Project Management in general. \nYou will learn how to start and run a project. \nAt the completion of this course\, you will have a foundation in Project Management\, but not specific governance process or templates on exactly how to execute Project Management for a specific business division. This course is intended for individuals who are new to project management with little to no experience. You will understand the core concepts\, be able to define and manage project scope\, track project status\, properly start or initiate a project. You will understand how to schedule tasks properly and you will understand the concept of Risk Management. \nThe Learning Objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding the scope\, importance and impact of project management on the successful delivery of projects.\nDefining and explaining the core principles of project management and how they apply to technology implementation (specifically D365) projects.\nApply and manage fundamental project management practices using tools and deliverables to drive execution.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-project-management/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T151801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181658Z
UID:6471-1767776400-1767801600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Delivery Management\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIntroduction to Delivery Management \nIn this session\, we will introduce you to the concept of Delivery Management. At the completion of this course\, you will understand the key differences between Delivery Management and Project Management. This course is intended to showcase how Microsoft Partners leverage Delivery Managers / Directors to insure what the client purchased is delivered. By the end of this class you will understand where the role of the Delivery Lead ends and the role of the PM begins – seamlessly managing the client\, program and deliverables. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role and responsibilities of a delivery manager on a D365 or on a Cross Platform Project\nApply delivery frameworks (Agile\, Scrum\, Success by Design) in real-world scenarios\nManage scope\, timelines\, risks\, and dependencies across complex initiatives\nFacilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders\nUse metrics and KPIs to track progress and drive continuous improvement\nNavigate organizational dynamics and foster high-performing teams
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-delivery-management/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250919T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193453Z
UID:6204-1767877200-1767882600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Leveraging FutureFit AI to Create Your Career Journey
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to leverage the FutureFit Platform for the creation of your Career Journey! TechFluent teaches you how this innovate technology will help you bridge any gap in skills you may have to achieving the career you desire from where you are today by mapping exactly which learning paths to take to get where you need to be. This Platform can help you build the resume and cover letter that will help get you through ATS systems\, identify how likely you are to match jobs you are interested in and provide you with a plethora of career resource to uplevel your overall career journey. \n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/leveraging-futurefit-ai-to-create-your-career-journey-with-hillary-shayne/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T151936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181728Z
UID:6473-1767949200-1767974400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: Intro to Business Analysis\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nIntroduction to Business Analysis \nIn this session\, we will review the discipline of business analysis. We will discuss the career for Business Analysts and introduce you the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)\, its standards and Certifications. You will learn the various types of Requirements that Business Analysts are required to understand and work with. And\, finally\, you will become familiar with the typical Business Analysis process expected to be followed by all BAs in the technology space – Scrum. Finally\, we will complete an exercise in this course to help solidify everything we’ve learned. \nUpon completion of this session\, the participant will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role a Business Analyst fulfills on the Project Team and responsibilities for Project Alignment\nArticulate the career pathways within the Microsoft Industry that align with BA associated skills\nIdentify and properly align appropriate process mapping to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) approach defined for the project\nProperly curate a Communication Plan to distill Requirements into User Stories through the selected project SDLC using the appropriate ceremonies\nIdentify and leverage the appropriate toolset to support Communication\, Risk Management\, Issue Tracking and Traceability of the Project\n\nExercise / Lab: Barista Process Flow
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-intro-to-business-analysis/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T023933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5842-1768208400-1768233600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Query Editor: Beyond the Standard \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to give students an understanding of the Power Query Editor\, beyond the standard transformations (removing columns etc.) A special emphasis will be placed on: \n\nThe M-language\nFuture proofing a query\nRe-using steps in other queries.\nComplex transformations\n\nThis training day should enable participants to decide whether the PQE (and M) is an area they want to specialize in. It also should give students strong interview preparation. It will include exercises to be performed in their own time. Because the Power Query Editor is a tool that many knowledge workers are not familiar with\, learners will bring knowledge of the tool that they can share with co-workers. Because the Power Query Editor is useful with Excel and Power BI\, it is a tool that can add value to the workplace in multiple ways.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/the-power-of-query-editor-beyond-the-standard-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20251027T152144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181749Z
UID:6475-1768208400-1768233600@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cohort: User Story Development & Solution Design\, with Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Sienna Howlett-Wagner and Staci Cotter \nSienna is an F&SCM Industry Delivery Consultant & TechFluent Board Treasurer \nStaci is a Senior Project Manager at WinfoSoft \nUser Story Development & Solution Design \nIn this session\, you will learn to properly develop User Stories distilling them from Requirements and gathering the details needed from your client through proper Backlog Grooming techniques. Additionally\, we will review ways to manage a backlog properly whether you have basic tools (Excel) or nirvana (GYDE365)\, or something in between\, to assist. After the User Stories are defined\, they can be broken down further into Tasks for proper Solution Design\, which is the next step in the Development Process and the next logical learning objective for this course. By the end of this course\, you will know how to properly document your project’s Scope and Design in a manner that is traceable\, trackable and consumable for building\, testing and deployment. \n\nDeveloping User Stories – Learn to distill User Stories from Requirements and gather essential details through effective Backlog Grooming techniques.\nBacklog Management – Understand strategies for managing a backlog using various tools\, from basic (Excel) to advanced (GYDE365)\, and everything in between.\nBreaking Down User Stories into Tasks – Gain the ability to refine User Stories into Tasks to support proper Solution Design.\nSolution Design Process – Understand how Task definition leads into the next step of the Development Process\, ensuring a logical workflow.\nProject Scope & Design Documentation – Learn to document project Scope and Design in a way that ensures traceability\, trackability\, and usability for building\, testing\, and deployment.\n\n 
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/2026-cohort-user-story-development-solution-design/
CATEGORIES:2026 Cohort,Consulting Fundamentals,Live Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T024455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5844-1768294800-1768320000@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Data Modeling\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a strong understanding of data modeling. This is one of the central skills in Power BI\, and participants should be able to discuss and create strong data models. Students should be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular data model’s structure. Learners will be able to build performant data models from the start of their employment. Data modeling is a skill set that is not easy to master; TechFluent learners will not need the beginner or intermediate training in data modeling principles and concepts. Additionally\, they will be able to share best practices and explain the reasons why a practice is ideal for other employees. \n\nThe Star Schema (and other less ideal data models)\nRelationships (one-to-one\, one-to-many\, many-to-many)\nActive and inactive relationships\nIdentify and diagnose problems in a data model (repeating values\, incorrect results\, ambiguous results)\nHow to identify facts and dimensions\nWhen to create a calculated column vs. creating it in the PQE\nHow to measure performance in a report
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/data-modeling-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T032536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5860-1768381200-1768406400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Data Modeling (Day 2)\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Data Modeling (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a strong understanding of data modeling. This is one of the central skills in Power BI\, and participants should be able to discuss and create strong data models. Students should be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular data model’s structure. Learners will be able to build performant data models from the start of their employment. Data modeling is a skill set that is not easy to master; TechFluent learners will not need the beginner or intermediate training in data modeling principles and concepts. Additionally\, they will be able to share best practices and explain the reasons why a practice is ideal for other employees. \n\nThe Star Schema (and other less ideal data models)\nRelationships (one-to-one\, one-to-many\, many-to-many)\nActive and inactive relationships\nIdentify and diagnose problems in a data model (repeating values\, incorrect results\, ambiguous results)\nHow to identify facts and dimensions\nWhen to create a calculated column vs. creating it in the PQE\nHow to measure performance in a report
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/data-modeling-day-2-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T024928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165557Z
UID:5847-1768467600-1768492800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:DAX\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a working knowledge of DAX to create calculated columns\, measures\, tables\, security roles. Participants will also understand and use filter and row context. Learners will be versed in the syntax and principles of the DAX language. They will have hands-on experience writing and de-bugging DAX expressions. They will be exposed to the mechanics of the VertiPaq engine. They will also be introduced to external tools that can help with DAX de-bugging and performance measurement such as DAX Studio and Tabular Editor. \nStudents will be able to use a variety of DAX functions fluently\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\nSUMMARIZE\, SUMMARIZECOLUMNS\, ADDCOLUMNS\nFILTER\, VALUES\nCALCULATE\, CALCULATETABLE\nSUM\, AVERAGE\, COUNT and the iterative versions of these functions
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/dax-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250616T050741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160250Z
UID:5800-1768554000-1768579200@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Microsoft Excel\, with Wilson Man
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Microsoft Excel \nwith Wilson Man \nWilson is a Business Intelligence Professional at Love’s Travel Stops. \nNOTE ABOUT Live Virtual Delivery of Class: This class will be delivered Live Virtual\, which means the Instructor will not be present in the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to be present in the classroom as we will still have 2 Trainer Assistants present to assist with Lab Exercises and this material is quite intensive. However\, if you feel you will learn best attending from a Virtual Location\, you may make PRE-ARRANGEMENTS with the Program Manager 1 week in advance to attend Live Virtual. You are expected to be ENGAGED throughout the class – which means you will need to be commenting on the instruction\, asking questions in the Chat and interacting throughout the entire day with responses and emojis to the instructor in the Chat. Failure to be engaged will require that you attend all future Live Virtual Classes in person. This is non-negotiable.
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/advanced-microsoft-excel-with-wilson-man-mike-ford/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Microsoft Fundamentals,Tech Fundamentals Class
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T032742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5863-1768813200-1768838400@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:DAX (Day 2)\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:DAX (2-Day Session) \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of these training days is to give participants a working knowledge of DAX to create calculated columns\, measures\, tables\, security roles. Participants will also understand and use filter and row context. Learners will be versed in the syntax and principles of the DAX language. They will have hands-on experience writing and de-bugging DAX expressions. They will be exposed to the mechanics of the VertiPaq engine. They will also be introduced to external tools that can help with DAX de-bugging and performance measurement such as DAX Studio and Tabular Editor. \nStudents will be able to use a variety of DAX functions fluently\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\nSUMMARIZE\, SUMMARIZECOLUMNS\, ADDCOLUMNS\nFILTER\, VALUES\nCALCULATE\, CALCULATETABLE\nSUM\, AVERAGE\, COUNT and the iterative versions of these functions
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/dax-day-2-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234004
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:20260405T234004
CREATED:20250618T030103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165556Z
UID:5851-1768899600-1768924800@techfluentacademy.org
SUMMARY:Building a Report\, with Jessica Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Building a Report \nwith Jessica Jolly \nData Quilter specializing in Microsoft Fabric \nThe purpose of this training day is to give participants a full knowledge of the features and functionality used when creating a report. Students will be asked to create a report (as homework) that includes all the functionality that we have covered in the class. Learners will understand the nuances of report performance. They will be familiar with the differences between slicers\, the filter panel\, and drill throughs. They will have hands-on experience building buttons and bookmarks and linking the two together. Additionally\, they will be familiarized with external tools that enable building Power BI themes. \n\n\n\nDrill through\nInteractions\nSlicers vs. Filter pane\nBookmarks\nButtons\nThemes
URL:https://techfluentacademy.org/event/building-a-report-with-jessica-jolly/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E. 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Cohort,Power BI Certification Track
ORGANIZER;CN="TechFluent Academy":MAILTO:carol@techfluentacademy.org
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