The Solution Architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment and adoption of an overall solution. The Solution Architect ensures that the solution meets the customer’s needs now and in the future. In this course, students will learn about decisions a Solution Architect makes during an implementation, covering security, integrations, Power Apps architecture, Power Automate architecture, and more. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the Solution Architect role.

Audience

Senior Consultants (both functional and technical) that aspire to be Solution Architects, or current Solution Architects that are new to the role.

Teaching method

Instructor-led training

Contents

Module 1: Becoming a Solution Architect/Getting to know your customer

Lessons

Define a Solution Architect
Role of a Solution Architect on projects
Project Methodology
Getting to know your customer
Group exercise - Getting to know your customer

Module 2: Conceptualizing the design from requirements

Lessons

How to lead the requirement collection effort
Using fit gap analysis
Pillars of good architecture
Blueprinting the solution architecture
Group exercise - Design from requirements

Module 3: Project governance and working as a team

Lessons

Solution Architect's role in project governance
Techniques for keeping a project on track
Scenarios that could cause a project to fail
Group exercise - Project governance and working as a team

Module 4: Power Platform Architecture

Lessons

Key Power Platform architecture components
Understand how platform design and limits influence solution architectures
Updates and feature releases
Understand how to communicate how the platform meets customer needs

Module 5: Data Modeling

Lessons

Data model influences
Data model strategy
Data types
Data relationships
Group exercise - Data modeling

Module 6: Analytics and artificial intelligence

Lessons

Planning and evaluating requirements
Operational reporting
Power BI
Enterprise BI
Pre-built insights and custom AI

Module 7: Power Apps Architecture

Lessons

Discuss options for apps and how to choose where to start
Discuss app composition options
Using components as part of your app architecture
Considerations for including Portals as an app in your architecture
Group exercise - Power Apps Architecture topics

Module 8: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Lessons

Microsoft vision and Solution Architect's role in ALM
Environment strategies
Defining a solution structure for your deliverable

Lab : ALM Hands-on Lab

Module 9: Power Automate Architecture

Lessons

Discuss options for automation and custom logic
Review considerations for using triggers and common actions
Explore using Business Process Flows (BPF) to guide users through business processes
Group Exercise - Evaluate scenarios for Power Automate usage

Module 10: Security Modeling

Lessons

Solution Architect's role in security modeling
Discovery and learning your client's environment
Controlling access to environments and resources
Controlling access to CDS Data
Group Exercise - Security Modeling

Module 11: Integration

Lessons

Solution Architects role in Integrations
What is an integration and why do we need it
Platform features that enable integration
CDS Event Publishing
Scenarios for group discussion

Module 12: Dynamics 365 Applications Architecture

Lessons

Solution Architect's role when deploying Dynamics 365 apps
Architecture Considerations for primary apps
Group Exercise - App specific working groups evaluate requirements

Module 13: Power Virtual Agents architecture

Lessons

Introduction
Chatbot options
Chatbot concepts
Best practices
Integrate chatbots
Power Virtual Agents in Microsoft Teams

Module 14: Robotic Process Automation

Lessons

Introduction
Power Automate Desktop
Recording and editing tasks
Running desktop flows
Process advisor

Module 15: Testing and Go Live

Lessons

Solution Architect's role with testing and go live
Planning for testing
Planning for go live

Surround yourself with the best

Charles Bourgon

Trainer

With over 13 years of experience in training and consulting, Charles successfully supports private organizations and government institutions in adopting and optimizing Microsoft technologies. Fully bilingual, he offers his services in both French and English, easily adapting to various contexts and diverse audiences. Specialized in the Microsoft ecosystem, Charles delivers training on all suite products, with particular expertise in cloud computing (Azure, Microsoft 365) and data analysis. He has led numerous technology migrations, ensuring the smooth transition of systems to modern and secure cloud environments. Known for his dynamism and engaging teaching approach, Charles fosters classroom interaction by asking relevant questions and encouraging participants to share their experiences. He enriches his training sessions with real-life examples drawn from his own projects, making learning both practical and inspiring.

Nicolas Georgeault

Trainer

With over 25 years of experience in knowledge management and information architecture, Nicolas Georgeault now supports organizations in the strategic integration of artificial intelligence. He assists them in their digital transformation by leveraging AI to enhance their processes, culture, and capacity for innovation. A dedicated instructor and valued educator, he designs and delivers clear, structured, and accessible training for all audiences—from beginners to decision-makers—making AI-related concepts understandable and applicable in a professional context. He is distinguished by his ability to make complex technical subjects tangible. His expertise includes the evolution of business models, the optimization of business processes through AI, the structuring of organizational memory in the era of big data, as well as the use of advanced analytics and cognitive services to support action. He also develops personalized digital copilots tailored to the specific needs of various professions or executive functions. As a speaker, author, and regular contributor in Europe, North America, and beyond, he actively participates in discussions on the joint governance of human and technological development. His expertise is recognized by Microsoft, which has awarded him the title of Most Valuable Professional (MVP). A professional who is attentive, pragmatic, and approachable, Nicolas is committed to a collaborative approach to making artificial intelligence a useful, sustainable, and inclusive lever within organizations.