Academy Classes and Registration*
*Separate registration is required to attend Community Summit.
Academy Classes and Registration*
*Separate registration is required to attend Community Summit.
The Community Summit Academy program has been created as an add on to your registration at the event enabling you to achieve three primary things:
Academy is an incredible chance to leverage exclusive classroom training with curated content to help Dynamic users learn, grow, and develop. It’s that simple! For an additional fee, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for all stages throughout your professional journey with Microsoft Business Applications.
Academy supplements your Community Summit experience providing you with increased ability to future proof your skillset so you can amplify the results you deliver. This classroom training is your golden opportunity to get deep, hands-on learning for a focused topic that will maximize your investment to join the user community.
CPE credits are delivered through our partners at the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Our 2024 classes are outlined below, featuring the instructor, title and overview of the classes and the learning objectives aligned with each class, which are the basis of the CPE credits you will earn.
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education. This impacts most CPAs, CMAs and other accounting professionals. Individuals in these roles are required to attain a set number of CPE credits each year to maintain their designated professional status.
BC/NAV/PP: Mastering Power Automate for Business Central
Abstract Our one-day intensive training will empower you with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to streamline processes, automate tasks, and boost productivity using Microsoft Power Automate within the context of Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: Basic Power Automate experience Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/17
Instructors
BC/NAV: AL Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Two Days
Abstract AL is a programming language utilized to develop and enhance the capabilities of Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Business Central enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Join us on a journey that takes you through creating and developing solutions powered by Business Central. This two-day session is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of AL programming and how to extend the functionality of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Business Central Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Basic and Advanced Manufacturing in Business Central/NAV
Abstract Join this class to advance your journey in Business Central Manufacturing. Day 1: We will review all the Basic elements of Manufacturing from Setup to Production Bill of Material to Capacities and Routings to Production Order Processing and end with Costing. Day 2: We will begin with the Production BOM and journey through each individual feature to see what Advanced tools are available. We will visit Capacities and Routings, Production Order Processing, Subcontracting, Flushing, and Variances.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: Day 1: None / Day 2: Basic Manufacturing in Business Central Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Day 1: Beginner / Day 2: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 single day / $1,500 two-day Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Business Central Accounting 101 & 102
Abstract Day 1: You'll learn the basics to define critical accounting setups including Chart of Accounts, Dimensions, Accounting Periods, Posting dates, and more. Learn how to make your daily processing for payables and receivables more efficient with functions such as recurring sales and purchase transactions, deferrals, copy documents, and the cancel / correction options. Day 2: In this 201 class, you'll learn the basics of vendor and customer payments before we dig into processing journal entries (general, recurring, standard, purchase, etc.) and tracing them through the system. We'll close out the class with bank reconciliations, payment reconciliation journals, reconciliations of subledgers, financial reporting and more.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: Day 1: None / Day 2: If new to Business Central, it is recommended to take the Business Central Accounting 101 course. This course is suitable for beginners as well as individuals looking to refresh their understanding of accounting in Business Central. Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Day 1: Beginnner / Day 2: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 single day / $1,500 two-day Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Fixed Assets - Soup to Nuts
Abstract This will be a deep dive into all the functionality available in the Fixed Asset granule. While the session starts with basics of acquiring and depreciating assets from a financial reporting perspective, it will dive into tax reporting, and maintenance and insurance tracking. It will also cover the budgeted asset functionality including creating and posting budgeted transactions.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Implementing Business Central and Basic Business Central Class
Abstract This is a two day class focusing day 1 on learning Business Central in order to fully understand the structure so that you may successfully implement this system from other ERP systems. We will focus Day 2 on specifics of moving data, the structure data needs to be in so that you can quickly and accurately implement BC for your company or your clients. We’ll go over best practices, the many ways to move your data into Business Central including all of the idiosyncrasies of some of these methodologies as well as how to double check that it is accurate once in Business Central.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: A basic understanding of ERP systems Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Security and Permissions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Abstract The proper setup and administration of security and permissions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can make all the difference. Join this class to understand master data related to security and permissions, understand the permission hierarchy, know how to add permission sets and related permissions, and know the best practices for setup and managing. As a bonus, you’ll leave with a detailed security template to jump-start your permissions analysis.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: Basic experience navigating and working in Business Central Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12
Instructors
BC/NAV: Service Management - Service in the Real World
Abstract Presented from the perspective of how the end-user utilizes the functionality. The session starts with Service Items and Service Management Setups then dives into the additional functionality Standard Service Codes, Standard Warranties and third-party Warranties and Resource Planning.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/17
Instructors
BC/NAV: The Ins and Outs of Inventory in Business Central
Abstract In this session we will learn how to effectively setup item cards using best practises and see them in a real day in the life scenario. We will start by setting up a Finished good and a Raw material leveraging features like special pricing, item references to store customer and vendor information, unit of measure conversions and more. From there we will see those items in action while we create a sales document with demand, plan the material supply, produce the item, ship and invoice it. As we go, we will see the effect these documents play on the increase and decrease of supply and demand in Business Central.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
BC/NAV: Warehousing 101 & 102 in Business Central
Abstract Day 1 of the Warehousing Basics course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in warehouse operations and management in Business Central. This course covers essential concepts, configurations, and practices necessary for effective warehouse management. Day 2 is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills in warehouse management in Business Central. Building upon the foundational concepts covered in Warehousing 101, this course delves deeper into advanced strategies and configurations for optimizing more complex warehouse operations.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: Day 1: None / Day 2: Warehousing 101 or equivalent training/experience Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Day 1: Beginner /Day 2: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 single day / $1,500 two-day Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
CE/CRM/PP: Build your own Microsoft Power Pages Website
Abstract In this class, you'll learn how Power Pages, is built to allow external users to interact with your Dataverse data. Customer support portal, appointment scheduling and event registration are just some of the examples of how Power Pages can enable self services for your customers and partners.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/17
Instructors
CE/CRM: Dynamics 365 CRM System Admin 101
Abstract Join us for a full-day learning journey with the Dynamics 365 CRM System Admin 101 class. This hand-on course covers crucial topics, like solution management best practices, navigating the Power Platform Admin Center, creating and modifying a security model, working with views, columns and forms, creating and maintaining table relationships, configuring search, making business rules, model-driven apps, integrations with Teams and Outlook, the Sales Copilot, Power Automate and more. Completing this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of CRM system administration using out-of-the-box tooling available to you.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12
Instructors
Copilot/PP: Azure For Power Platform and Dynamic 365 Developers Masterclass
Abstract In this workshop, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, Power BI, and Dynamics 365. By taking this course, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Power Platform Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/17
Instructors
Copilot/PP: Custom Copilots using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, ChatGPT & Azure AI
Abstract Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework. In this demo-driven workshop, we will cover how organizations can use the new Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, and Azure OpenAI services to build next-gen sophisticated enterprise-grade Copilots.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
Dexterity Fundamentals for Dynamics GP
Abstract The Dexterity Product Fundamentals 5-day course will teach you about the development environment used to build the Microsoft Dynamics GP family of products. This course will provide you with the foundation you need to build integrated, database-independent applications. In addition, you will learn how to provide powerful application functionality for Dynamics.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: N/A Prerequisites: Understanding of navigation and administration of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Understanding of development concepts is helpful. Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $3,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/7-10/11
Instructors
FO/AX/Copilot: Master Planning Workshop
Abstract Whether you are C-Suite executive or on the floor shop scheduler, receive hands-on education from two of the most experienced (and wily) educators out there for what many agree is the most important feature sets in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain if your business wants to make more money! Key highlights include the new Demand Planning App, safety stock and safety time management, daily and priority planning, lead time management, real time material and capacity availability during scheduling and much more!
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginnner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
FO/AX: D365FO administration & Developer Overview
Abstract This course will cover a wide range of administrative and developer topics within D365FO. This session will be extremely interactive, with multiple live demos and chances to interact with and get feedback from other attendees. At the end of the session, the goal is to make you feel confident in your abilities to administer and customize D365FO for your business.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of D365FO environment layout and how to access both the user interface as well as the development backend environment Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12
Instructors
FO/AX: WMS 101 for Dynamics 365 SCM (AX)- Advanced Warehousing in a Day
Abstract In this academy session, participants will get the chance to set up their own Advanced Warehouse and process transactions in that warehouse all in one day. We'll create our own Warehouse and Locations, then set up and process Inbound, Outbound, and Inventory management functions using our configurations. This session would be most beneficial to those who have familiarity with D365 F&O, Sales orders and Purchase orders, and inventory concepts, but little to no experience with setting up or administrating Advanced Warehousing as this will be a bottom-up introduction.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: Be familiar with how to create basic sales orders and purchase orders. Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/13
Instructors
GP: Leveraging GP Power Tools
Abstract GP Power Tools from Winthrop Development Consultants is a powerful suite of tools to help you support, administer, and customize your Microsoft Dynamics GP system. This workshop will introduce all the features of the latest build of GP Power Tools and explain the benefits of each. We will cover the features of all four of the modules so that you have a full understanding of what the tool is capable of and how it can solve your pain points.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 8 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 Field of Study:
Days: 10/13
Instructors
Universal: Introduction to Power BI, Data Modeling, and Data Analysis for ERP data
Abstract The 'Introduction to Power BI, Data Modeling, and Data Analysis for ERP Data' course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively utilize Power BI for data analysis and modeling, specifically tailored to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) data. This comprehensive two-day course will provide hands-on learning experience, covering the fundamentals of Power BI, data modeling techniques, and data analysis concepts. Participants will gain practical insights into transforming ERP data into meaningful visualizations, enabling them to make informed business decisions.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginnner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
Universal: Inventory Theory Workshop
Abstract This fun, hands-on workshop lays a foundation for understanding the science used to develop forecasts, safety stocks, and replenishment suggestions 'purchase and transfer suggestions'. Participants are taught the theory of inventory management in a series of well-organized modules and following the presentation of theory, participants are grouped into teams where they exercise the theory in simulated supply chain games. The teams compete against each other and are measured on their ability to maximize profit.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Beginner Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,500 Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
Universal: SQL Query Fundamentals I & II
Abstract Day 1: SQL Query Fundamentals I, is an introduction into Microsoft SQL Queries- It is intended to teach the basic concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL), and provide a solid working knowledge through the many examples provided, and by active participation in the classroom lessons and labs. By design, this course has been developed to maximize your abilities to retrieve and display data for your reporting and analytics information needs. Day 2: The class is intended to teach you and develop real world SQL queries against the Dynamics GP database. These queries and views can then be used as the bases for any reporting you want to develop using other tools like PowerBI, SSRS, Excel Refreshable, Excel Pivot and many more. By developing these complex queries and views you allow for a common one stop view that can be used by many different reports.
Learning Objectives
Location: TBA CPE credits: 16 Prerequisites: Day 1: None / Day 2: SQL Writing Queries and Views I, is designed for the Microsoft SQL user with some experience in writing SQL queries. Having taken the SQL Query Fundamentals class over the last 10 years or have written SQL queries at the office will be all that is require Advance Preparation: None Program Level: Day 1: Beginner / Day 2: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Live Price: $1,000 single day / $1,500 two-day Field of Study:
Days: 10/12-10/13
Instructors
DCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
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The Community Summit Academy program has been created as an add on to your registration at the event enabling you to achieve three primary things:
Academy is an incredible chance to leverage exclusive classroom training with curated content to help Dynamic users learn, grow, and develop. It’s that simple! For an additional fee, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for all stages throughout your professional journey with Microsoft Business Applications.
Academy supplements your Community Summit experience providing you with increased ability to future proof your skillset so you can amplify the results you deliver. This classroom training is your golden opportunity to get deep, hands-on learning for a focused topic that will maximize your investment to join the user community.
CPE credits are delivered through our partners at the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Our 2024 classes are outlined below, featuring the instructor, title and overview of the classes and the learning objectives aligned with each class, which are the basis of the CPE credits you will earn.
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education. This impacts most CPAs, CMAs and other accounting professionals. Individuals in these roles are required to attain a set number of CPE credits each year to maintain their designated professional status.