Join Blackbaud and Microsoft experts to learn about the powerful possibilities open to you with the Microsoft Power Platform. In this fast-paced, accelerator workshop, you'll receive personal coaching as you build your own automations, apps or dashboards and connect them to Blackbaud data and products.
Plus meet your peers, network, and get great ideas and build skills you can bring back to your own organization. Don't miss this unique in-person Power Platform workshop coming to Chicago!
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Your registration is for either the Power Automate or Power BI Accelerator.
Day 1: Thursday, September 11
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome and Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CDT) |
| Blackbaud Extensibility and Microsoft Power Platform 101 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT) |
| Lab 1: Automate Integration Scenarios | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM (CDT) |
| Tutorial: SKY Add-ins, Apps, and Adaptive Cards | 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (CDT) |
| LUNCH BREAK | 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (CDT) |
| Lab 2a: Automate Data Health Tasks | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (CDT) |
| Lab 2b: Automate Data Health Tasks | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM (CDT) |
| Planning your First Automation | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT) |
| Open Q&A Time | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CDT) |
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome and Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CDT) |
| Intro to Power BI and Power BI Demo | 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (CDT) |
| Access and Prepare Data | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT) |
| Build a Fundraising Report: Data Model | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT) |
| LUNCH BREAK | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT) |
| Build a Fundraising Report: Visuals | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT) |
| Self-Paced: Complete Your First Power BI Report | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (CDT) |
| Intro to Power Automate | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT) |
| Intro to Power Automate Templates | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CDT) |
Day 2: Friday, September 12
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome & Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CDT) |
| Deep Dive: Loops, Expressions | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM (CDT) |
| Intro to Small Group Projects | 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (CDT) |
| LUNCH BREAK | 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (CDT) |
| Small Group Project Work | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (CDT) |
| Small Group Project Work | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM (CDT) |
| Your Automation Action Plan | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT) |
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome & Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CDT) |
| Connect Blackbaud Data to Power BI | 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (CDT) |
| BREAK | 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT) |
| Publish to Power BI Service & Schedule Data Refreshes | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT) |
| LUNCH BREAK | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (CDT) |
| Self-Paced: Connect & Refresh Data | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT) |
| Embed Your Power BI Report in RENXT | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CDT) |
| Self-Paced: Embed Your Power BI Report in RENXT | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT) |
| Power BI Resources | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (CDT) |
| Your Power BI Action Plan | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT) |
WORKSHOP LOCATION
The workshop is being held at the Microsoft Innovation Hub at 200 E Randolph St, #200, Chicago, IL 60601
FAQs
Your Question |
Expert Answer |
|---|---|
Do I have to be a Blackbaud customer to attend? |
No, you will be provided with access to a Blackbaud training environment for the workshop. |
Do I need to be an existing Microsoft customer? |
No, we will provide you with details on creating a free Microsoft Power Platform trial account for the workshop. |
Do I need to know programming languages to participate? |
No, this workshop is for those with no computer science background. We will use low-code and drag and drop tools. |
Will the workshop be available virtually? |
No, this hands on workshop is intended for an in-person learning experience. |
What do I need to bring to the workshop? |
Bring your energy, creativity, and a laptop! |
How do I get to the workshop? |
The workshop is being held at the Microsoft Innovation Hub. Detailed instructions for transportation, accommodations, and logistics will be made available to registered attendees. |
Will I need to complete any work in advance of the workshop? |
We will provide detailed pre-requisites and program guides shortly before the workshop. If you do not receive this information prior to the workshop, please contact bbdevdays@blackbaud.com. You will need to set up your access to the various environments prior to the workshop. |
How much does the workshop cost? |
The cost of the workshop is $149 including all training materials, breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. |