Ep 12 - New Training Program for Ukrainians with special guest Julie Yack

Dynamics Hotdish

Julie Yack joins Dynamics Hotdish this week to chat about a new training program she’s championing for skilling up Ukrainians on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Julie is an expert in training on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform so we also discuss some training tips and tricks in this episode, along with several resources to help you level up your training. You’ll also find out some fun facts about Julie, like how she’s been to over 80 countries!

This episode was recorded on-site at DynamicsCon LIVE. If you’re interested in attending next year, keep an eye on their website: https://live.dynamicscon.com/. There’s also a FREE virtual event this fall (https://dynamicscon.com/), and tons of local user groups you can join.

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieyack

Need help with implementation of a Microsoft product or training? Reach out to Julie’s company Colorado Technology Consultants: https://www.coloradotc.com/

Learn more about Julie’s company focused on training on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform: https://365.training/

• Training can be end-user focused or to help train consultants

Tips on Training:

• Know your user personas and teach them how to use the software in the way that’s best for them

• When delivering initial system training, don’t teach several ways to do something – pick the best way for that job role and train on that method

• Identify the influencers who will be impactful to others on the project and work to alleviate their concerns or promote the positives

• Identify the person who will be your champion and find something that will make them happy

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Training for Ukrainians:

• Julie and other passionate Microsoft MVP’s have started a program to skill-up Ukrainians on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform in a 6-week program

• This programs helps Ukrainians learn a new skill that can transfer to technology implementation and is particularly helpful for people who can no longer do their traditional jobs due to displacement

• A new program starts every 2 months and each has about 250 participants

Learn more about Microsoft’s AI Builder tool: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/overview

• As discussed in this episode, one thing you can use this for is translating documents

If you’re looking to learn more about how to work in the Microsoft Business Applications space, or what it would be like to be a consultant, check out the Microsoft Business Applications Skilling program: aka.ms/bapskilling

For even more information about getting a career in Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform, look at the Microsoft Power Up Program: https://powerup.microsoft.com/

The Pivot Program was started to help others transition into a career in technology. Looking to switch? Check it out! https://www.thepivotprogram.org/

If you’re in Europe or want to travel to Europe for a fantastic, newer Dynamics 365 conference, check out Dynamics Minds! https://www.dynamicsminds.com/

What’s Julie’s favorite hotdish? She doesn’t have one because she LOVES food! That’s our kinda of lady!

If you want to travel the world virtually, check out Airbnb’s Online Experiences: https://www.airbnb.com/s/experiences