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Architect solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps
The Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solution architect is a trusted advisor who consults with organizations and implementation team members to refine business needs into a well-defined and cost-effective solution. The architect is accountable for the integrity and successful delivery of the complete solution design. The architect provides critical guidance and support from pre-sales throughout the remainder of the project lifecycle. They have great breadth of knowledge and experience designing solutions that meet business needs. The solution architect may have a technical, functional, or industry background. The solution architect must demonstrate knowledge of all Dynamics 365 apps and Power Platform. They must have deep understanding of Finance and Operations apps. In addition, they have extensive domain knowledge in one or more industry verticals. This course is designed to prepare those who are aspired to be solution architects and those who are new to this role to learn more about the technical information that solution architects will be dealing with during implantation.
Duration
5 days
Level
Advanced
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform SolutionsDynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
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Audience Profile
Built for these roles
The audience for this course should have previous experience with functional or technical focus in Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Applications. Primarily for those who are aspired to be solution architect role.
Overview
Executive overview
Warning This certification, related exam, and renewal assessments will retire on June 30, 2026.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- certification.d365-functional-consultant-financials
- certification.d365-functional-consultant-supply-chain-management
- certification.d365-finance-and-operations-apps-developer-associate
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Architect solutions
Define solution strategies
Manage implementations
Manage testing
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
Architect solutions
Define solution strategies
Manage implementations
Manage testing
1Module 1
Architect solutions for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
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Module 1
Architect solutions for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
Becoming a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Becoming a solution architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
- Discover customer needs as a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
- Propose a solution as a Solution Architect for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- Work with requirements for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- Perform fit gap analysis
2Module 2
Use Lifecycle Services to design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
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Module 2
Use Lifecycle Services to design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
Lifecycle Services is a collaborative workspace that customers and their partners use to manage finance and operations apps projects from pre-sales to the implementation phase and finally to the production environment. It provides checklists and tools that help you manage the project, including pre-build methodologies to help with implementation and regularly updated services.
- Get started with Lifecycle Services for finance and operations apps
- Design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
3Module 3
Migrate data and go live with finance and operations apps
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Module 3
Migrate data and go live with finance and operations apps
As a functional consultant and developer, you must understand how to prepare your customer's data for migration, work with data management, and perform user acceptance testing to go live with finance and operations apps.
- Prepare data for migration to finance and operations apps
- Work with data management in finance and operations apps
- Perform user acceptance testing in finance and operations apps
- Prepare to go-live with finance and operations apps
4Module 4
Implement finance and operations apps
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Module 4
Implement finance and operations apps
Plan and design your project methodology to successfully implement finance and operations apps with FastTrack services, data management and more.
- Get started with a finance and operations implementation project
- Feature management in finance and operations apps
- Design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
- Implement application lifecycle management in finance and operations apps
- Get started with Lifecycle Services for finance and operations apps
- Plan and implement security in finance and operations apps
- Implement role-based security in finance and operations apps
- Perform user acceptance testing in finance and operations apps
- Upgrade from AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 Finance
- Updates and upgrades for finance and operations apps
- Prepare to go-live with finance and operations apps
- Work with performance and monitoring tools in finance and operations apps
- Explore extensions and the extension framework in finance and operations apps
- Work with analytics and reporting in finance and operations apps
5Module 5
Use Success by Design for Dynamics 365 solutions
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Module 5
Use Success by Design for Dynamics 365 solutions
FastTrack for Dynamics 365 is designed to help customers and partners achieve a successful deployment of Dynamics 365 solutions. To deliver this service, solution architects should use Success by Design. This learning path discusses Success by Design concepts.
- Get started with Success by Design for Dynamics 365
- Create a solution blueprint for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Plan a testing strategy for your Dynamics 365 solution
- Design data models for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Business intelligence and analytics design for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Gap solution design for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Create a data migration strategy for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Review the security model for your Dynamics 365 solutions
- Plan and implement security in finance and operations apps
- Integration design for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Dual-write implementation for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Implement a performance strategy for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Cutover strategy for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Post go-live strategy for Dynamics 365 solutions
6Module 6
Configure apps in finance and operations
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Module 6
Configure apps in finance and operations
Learning path for the Dynamics 365 finance and operations Apps bridge between Fundamentals and Core
- Get started with configuration and personalization in finance and operations apps
- Configure your user interface in finance and operations apps
- Configure your data in finance and operations apps
7Module 7
Validate your skills architecting solutions for customers and products
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Module 7
Validate your skills architecting solutions for customers and products
In this workshop you're analyzing and architecting solutions based on a series of sheets in a planning workbook. You should have already completed the following modules as part of the MB-700: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect course. If you haven't, it's recommended that you take some time to complete these modules before beginning the challenge project.
- Propose a solution as a Solution Architect for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- Discover customer needs as a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
- Perform fit gap analysis
- Implement application lifecycle management in finance and operations apps
- Challenge project - Architecting solutions for a new product line for customers
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert using the official Microsoft Learn skill outline.
- •Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
- •Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
- •Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
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Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
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Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios
