- Module 1: Learn how to propose a solution.
In this module, you will:
- Identify solution components.
- Develop and validate a demo.
- Module 2: Learn how to ask customers questions about their business processes and feature requirements to create a viable solution.
In this module, you will:
- Learn about initial customer discovery.
- Discover customer communication strategies.
- Module 3: Learn about performing a fit gap analysis as a solution architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform.
In this module, you will:
- Determine feasibility of requirements.
- Refine requirements from proof of concept insights.
- Categorize business requirements and perform a fit gap analysis.
- Evaluate Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform apps.
- Module 4: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is the management of computer programs, which includes managing requirements, software architecture, software development, software maintenance, change management, continuous integration, project management, and released management. Learn about ALM to plan, create, test, and implement code for finance and operations apps.
In this module, you will:
- Define ALM.
- Learn about the different ALM methodologies.
- Build models.
- Create a project plan for building and testing solutions.
- Identify upgrade scenarios and appropriate tools
- Create processes for release management, change management, and risk management.
- Module 5: In this challenge project, your chosen company may or may not exactly fit the guidelines here, use creative license to evaluate and architect solutions for the new product line they are planning.
Learning objectives here:
- Choose a customer based on a provided industry.
- Get to know the customer.
- Evaluate the current state of technology at the customer.
- Compare this to the stated needs.
- Perform discovery and planning exercises.
- Complete the project workbook.
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Propose a solution as a Solution Architect for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- Introduction and overview to proposing a solution
- Identify solution components
- Develop and validate a demo
- Identify potential third-party components
- Recognize strengths and weaknesses in a solution
- Check your knowledge
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Discover customer needs as a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
- Introduction and discovery overview
- Initial customer discovery
- Customer discovery meetings
- Customer communication strategy
- Check your knowledge
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Perform fit gap analysis
- Introduction to fit gap analysis
- Determine feasibility of requirements
- Refine requirements from proof of concept insights
- Categorize business requirements and perform gap fit analysis
- Evaluate Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform apps
- Check your knowledge
- Summary
- Module 4: Module 4: Implement application lifecycle management in finance and operations apps
- ALM methodologies
- Design and create models
- Plan the build, test, and quality control processes
- Identify upgrade scenarios and appropriate tools
- Plan the release, change, and risk management processes
- Check your knowledge
- Summary
- Module 5: Module 5: Challenge project - Architecting solutions for a new product line for customers
- Introduction
- Prepare
- Exercise - Conceptualize the design
- Knowledge check
- Summary