
Vlad Catrinescu
Pluralsight Author
Vlad is a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform expert specializing in empowering organizations to securely and effectively integrate AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents, into their digital workplaces. An IT professional at heart, Vlad excels at preparing, securing, and governing modern environments, enabling IT administrators and business users to automate processes, enhance productivity, and drive digital transformation with confidence.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, author, and internationally recognized speaker, Vlad has trained millions of IT professionals globally through impactful workshops, engaging conference sessions, and accessible online resources. He has authored three books published by Apress and developed over 100 comprehensive courses on Pluralsight, covering Microsoft 365 administration, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, and some of the most in-demand Microsoft certifications.
A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2013, Vlad regularly shares insights, best practices, and industry trends on his blog at VladTalksTech.com and YouTube channel at youtube.com/@VladTalksTech. Frequently featured as an expert contributor across leading industry platforms, Vlad has consistently been recognized among the "Top 25 SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Influencers," underscoring his significant impact within the global Microsoft community.
Topics Authored
IT Ops
Software Development
Business Professional
Technology Leader
Data Professional
Courses Authored
102
Total Ratings
5024
Avg Course Ratings
4.5
Courses by Vlad
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Power Platform App Maker: So What Does That Mean?Beginner
17m
Aug 18, 2025
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Getting Started with Microsoft Power AutomateBeginner
2h 44m
Jul 15, 2025
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Operational Procedures for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Beginner
2h 21m
Apr 25, 2025
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Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Power PagesBeginner
45m
Apr 25, 2025
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Hardware and Network Troubleshooting for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
1h 34m
Apr 01, 2025
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Networking for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
2h 26m
Mar 31, 2025
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Software Troubleshooting for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Beginner
1h 6m
Mar 31, 2025
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Virtualization and Cloud Computing for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
1h 11m
Mar 21, 2025
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook, Teams, and OneDriveBeginner
1h 6m
Mar 11, 2025
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Power Platform Foundations: Power Platform Foundational ComponentsBeginner
47m
Mar 07, 2025
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Microsoft 365 Copilot PagesBeginner
22m
Mar 05, 2025
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Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Copilot StudioBeginner
59m
Feb 12, 2025
(13)Course
Microsoft 365 Copilot FoundationsBeginner
41m
Feb 07, 2025
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Using AI Agents for ProductivityBeginner
24m
Feb 07, 2025
(31)Course
Introduction to the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)Beginner
24m
Dec 06, 2024
Course
Exam Review and Tips for CompTIA Tech+Beginner
13m
Oct 25, 2024
Course
Infrastructure: Foundations of IT Infrastructure and Networking Technologies for CompTIA Tech+Beginner
2h 4m
Oct 18, 2024
Course
Conditional Formatting in Microsoft ExcelIntermediate
28m
Aug 26, 2024
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Image Generation with Copilot AI Image GeneratorBeginner
23m
Aug 13, 2024
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Assessing Data Readiness for Generative AIBeginner
17m
Jun 25, 2024
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Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Power AutomateBeginner
1h 50m
May 17, 2024
(13)Course
Copilot for Microsoft TeamsBeginner
1h 25m
Apr 24, 2024
(14)Course
Copilot for Power Platform: The Big PictureBeginner
1h 5m
Mar 29, 2024
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Copilot for WebBeginner
1h 26m
Feb 28, 2024
(102)Course
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Apps (Microsoft Office)Beginner
2h 50m
Feb 23, 2024
(31)Course
Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity ConceptsIntermediate
2h 47m
Feb 13, 2024
(42)Course
Introduction to Microsoft CopilotBeginner
1h 29m
Feb 13, 2024
(872)Course
PowerShell for Microsoft 365Intermediate
3h 59m
Feb 13, 2024
(15)Course
Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams: Teams and ChannelsIntermediate
1h 17m
Feb 13, 2024
(16)Course
Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams: File IssuesIntermediate
1h 12m
Feb 13, 2024
Course
Microsoft 365 Services and ConceptsIntermediate
3h 37m
Feb 12, 2024
(36)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Groups AdministrationIntermediate
7h 37m
Feb 12, 2024
(20)Course
Configuring Governance and Compliance for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 GroupsIntermediate
6h 19m
Feb 12, 2024
Course
Microsoft 365: The Big PictureBeginner
1h 13m
Feb 12, 2024
(21)Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Compliance SolutionsIntermediate
1h 57m
Jan 04, 2024
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Identity and Access Management SolutionsIntermediate
2h 9m
Dec 29, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Security SolutionsIntermediate
1h 53m
Dec 29, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900): Exam PrepIntermediate
1h 2m
Dec 19, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: ConceptsIntermediate
1h 19m
Dec 15, 2023
(12)Course
Introduction to the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) ExamBeginner
25m
Dec 15, 2023
Course
Power Automate Security and GovernanceAdvanced
1h 38m
Oct 06, 2023
Course
Configuring and Managing SharePoint Online and OneDrive for BusinessIntermediate
5h 46m
Aug 11, 2023
Course
Introduction to the Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700) ExamBeginner
28m
Nov 16, 2022
Course
Introduction to the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) ExamBeginner
33m
Oct 11, 2022
(34)Course
Microsoft 365 Cloud ConceptsBeginner
1h 59m
Sep 23, 2022
(61)Course
Demonstrating the Business Value of Power Automate (PL-900)Beginner
1h 47m
Sep 12, 2022
(30)Course
Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: Preparing to take the PL-200 ExamBeginner
25m
Aug 24, 2022
Course
Automating Business Processes Using Power Automate (PL-200|400)Beginner
3h
Jul 12, 2022
(15)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft VivaBeginner
3h 10m
Jun 03, 2022
(11)Course
Demonstrating the Business Value of Power Virtual Agents (PL-900)Beginner
1h 5m
Mar 21, 2022
(55)Course
Core Components of Power Platform (PL-900)Beginner
1h 22m
Mar 21, 2022
(38)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Power Automate (PL-100)Beginner
4h 22m
Mar 17, 2022
(54)Course
IT Professional Fundamentals: NetworkingBeginner
2h 31m
Mar 16, 2022
(82)Course
IT Professional Fundamentals: Virtualization and Cloud ComputingBeginner
1h 27m
Mar 16, 2022
(36)Course
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker: Preparing to Take the PL-100 ExamBeginner
21m
Nov 30, 2021
(22)Course
RPA & Workflow Automation: Executive BriefingBeginner
17m
Sep 25, 2020
(68)Course
Reporting with Windows PowerShell HTML and Enhanced HTMLBeginner
1h 18m
Apr 09, 2020
(55)Course
Accessing SQL Server Databases from Windows PowerShellBeginner
55m
Apr 09, 2020
(70)Course
Working with XML Data in Windows PowerShellBeginner
1h 8m
Apr 09, 2020
(34)Course
Working with CSV Data in Windows PowerShellBeginner
51m
Apr 09, 2020
(55)Course
Migrating to Office 365 SharePoint OnlineIntermediate
2h
Feb 19, 2019
(47)
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Course
Power Platform App Maker: So What Does That Mean?Beginner
17m
Aug 18, 2025
Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Power AutomateBeginner
2h 44m
Jul 15, 2025
Course
Operational Procedures for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Beginner
2h 21m
Apr 25, 2025
Course
Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Power PagesBeginner
45m
Apr 25, 2025
Course
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
1h 34m
Apr 01, 2025
Course
Networking for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
2h 26m
Mar 31, 2025
Course
Software Troubleshooting for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Beginner
1h 6m
Mar 31, 2025
Course
Virtualization and Cloud Computing for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Beginner
1h 11m
Mar 21, 2025
Course
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook, Teams, and OneDriveBeginner
1h 6m
Mar 11, 2025
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Power Platform Foundations: Power Platform Foundational ComponentsBeginner
47m
Mar 07, 2025
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Microsoft 365 Copilot PagesBeginner
22m
Mar 05, 2025
Course
Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Copilot StudioBeginner
59m
Feb 12, 2025
(13)Course
Microsoft 365 Copilot FoundationsBeginner
41m
Feb 07, 2025
Course
Using AI Agents for ProductivityBeginner
24m
Feb 07, 2025
(31)Course
Introduction to the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)Beginner
24m
Dec 06, 2024
Course
Exam Review and Tips for CompTIA Tech+Beginner
13m
Oct 25, 2024
Course
Infrastructure: Foundations of IT Infrastructure and Networking Technologies for CompTIA Tech+Beginner
2h 4m
Oct 18, 2024
Course
Conditional Formatting in Microsoft ExcelIntermediate
28m
Aug 26, 2024
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Image Generation with Copilot AI Image GeneratorBeginner
23m
Aug 13, 2024
Course
Assessing Data Readiness for Generative AIBeginner
17m
Jun 25, 2024
Course
Power Platform Foundations: Introduction to Power AutomateBeginner
1h 50m
May 17, 2024
(13)Course
Copilot for Microsoft TeamsBeginner
1h 25m
Apr 24, 2024
(14)Course
Copilot for Power Platform: The Big PictureBeginner
1h 5m
Mar 29, 2024
Course
Copilot for WebBeginner
1h 26m
Feb 28, 2024
(102)Course
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Apps (Microsoft Office)Beginner
2h 50m
Feb 23, 2024
(31)Course
Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity ConceptsIntermediate
2h 47m
Feb 13, 2024
(42)Course
Introduction to Microsoft CopilotBeginner
1h 29m
Feb 13, 2024
(872)Course
PowerShell for Microsoft 365Intermediate
3h 59m
Feb 13, 2024
(15)Course
Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams: Teams and ChannelsIntermediate
1h 17m
Feb 13, 2024
(16)Course
Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams: File IssuesIntermediate
1h 12m
Feb 13, 2024
Course
Microsoft 365 Services and ConceptsIntermediate
3h 37m
Feb 12, 2024
(36)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Groups AdministrationIntermediate
7h 37m
Feb 12, 2024
(20)Course
Configuring Governance and Compliance for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 GroupsIntermediate
6h 19m
Feb 12, 2024
Course
Microsoft 365: The Big PictureBeginner
1h 13m
Feb 12, 2024
(21)Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Compliance SolutionsIntermediate
1h 57m
Jan 04, 2024
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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Identity and Access Management SolutionsIntermediate
2h 9m
Dec 29, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Security SolutionsIntermediate
1h 53m
Dec 29, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900): Exam PrepIntermediate
1h 2m
Dec 19, 2023
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: ConceptsIntermediate
1h 19m
Dec 15, 2023
(12)Course
Introduction to the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) ExamBeginner
25m
Dec 15, 2023
Course
Power Automate Security and GovernanceAdvanced
1h 38m
Oct 06, 2023
Course
Configuring and Managing SharePoint Online and OneDrive for BusinessIntermediate
5h 46m
Aug 11, 2023
Course
Introduction to the Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700) ExamBeginner
28m
Nov 16, 2022
Course
Introduction to the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) ExamBeginner
33m
Oct 11, 2022
(34)Course
Microsoft 365 Cloud ConceptsBeginner
1h 59m
Sep 23, 2022
(61)Course
Demonstrating the Business Value of Power Automate (PL-900)Beginner
1h 47m
Sep 12, 2022
(30)Course
Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: Preparing to take the PL-200 ExamBeginner
25m
Aug 24, 2022
Course
Automating Business Processes Using Power Automate (PL-200|400)Beginner
3h
Jul 12, 2022
(15)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft VivaBeginner
3h 10m
Jun 03, 2022
(11)Course
Demonstrating the Business Value of Power Virtual Agents (PL-900)Beginner
1h 5m
Mar 21, 2022
(55)Course
Core Components of Power Platform (PL-900)Beginner
1h 22m
Mar 21, 2022
(38)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Power Automate (PL-100)Beginner
4h 22m
Mar 17, 2022
(54)Course
IT Professional Fundamentals: NetworkingBeginner
2h 31m
Mar 16, 2022
(82)Course
IT Professional Fundamentals: Virtualization and Cloud ComputingBeginner
1h 27m
Mar 16, 2022
(36)Course
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker: Preparing to Take the PL-100 ExamBeginner
21m
Nov 30, 2021
(22)Course
RPA & Workflow Automation: Executive BriefingBeginner
17m
Sep 25, 2020
(68)Course
Reporting with Windows PowerShell HTML and Enhanced HTMLBeginner
1h 18m
Apr 09, 2020
(55)Course
Accessing SQL Server Databases from Windows PowerShellBeginner
55m
Apr 09, 2020
(70)Course
Working with XML Data in Windows PowerShellBeginner
1h 8m
Apr 09, 2020
(34)Course
Working with CSV Data in Windows PowerShellBeginner
51m
Apr 09, 2020
(55)Course
Migrating to Office 365 SharePoint OnlineIntermediate
2h
Feb 19, 2019
(47)
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Anthropic: Prompt Engineering for IT AdministratorsRETIREDBeginner
30m
Jun 30, 2025
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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: Preparing to Take the PL-900 ExamRETIREDBeginner
31m
Jan 08, 2025
(26)Course
Creating Power Virtual Agent Chatbots for Microsoft Teams (PL-100)RETIREDIntermediate
1h 41m
Sep 12, 2024
(12)Course
Planning for SharePoint Server 2016: Logical Architecture and IntegrationsRETIREDIntermediate
1h 36m
May 10, 2024
(31)Course
Creating Chatbots with Microsoft Power Virtual AgentsRETIREDBeginner
2h 35m
May 10, 2024
(11)Course
Implementing a Hybrid SharePoint 2013/2016 InfrastructureRETIREDIntermediate
4h 6m
May 10, 2024
(48)Course
The IT Ops Sessions: The Effect of ChatGPT and AI on the World of IT CertificationRETIREDIntermediate
1h 40m
May 10, 2024
(27)Course
Planning for SharePoint Server 2016: Physical Topology and ServicesRETIREDIntermediate
3h 32m
May 10, 2024
(47)Course
Mobile Device Management: Executive BriefingRETIREDBeginner
17m
May 10, 2024
(18)Course
Provision and Configure Web Applications in SharePoint 2016RETIREDIntermediate
1h 48m
May 09, 2024
(19)Course
Introduction to the Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams (MS-740) ExamRETIREDBeginner
24m
Jan 29, 2024
Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Compliance SolutionsRETIREDIntermediate
2h 24m
Jan 05, 2024
(24)Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Identity and Access Management SolutionsRETIREDIntermediate
2h 22m
Jan 02, 2024
(45)Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Security SolutionsRETIREDIntermediate
2h 11m
Jan 02, 2024
(33)Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: ConceptsRETIREDIntermediate
1h 20m
Dec 19, 2023
(52)Course
Introduction to the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) ExamRETIREDBeginner
23m
Dec 19, 2023
(33)Course
The IT Ops Sessions: SharePoint, OneDrive, and Lists News Roundup from Ignite 2022RETIREDBeginner
34m
Nov 16, 2023
Course
The IT Ops Sessions: Microsoft Viva and Other Microsoft 365 News Roundup from Ignite 2022RETIREDBeginner
34m
Nov 16, 2023
Course
The IT Ops Sessions: Microsoft Teams News Roundup from Ignite 2022RETIREDBeginner
47m
Nov 14, 2023
Course
SharePoint Online Administration PlaybookRETIREDIntermediate
1h 44m
Aug 14, 2023
(19)Course
Configuring and Managing SharePoint OnlineRETIREDIntermediate
4h 31m
Aug 14, 2023
(64)Course
Configuring and Managing OneDrive for BusinessRETIREDIntermediate
3h 3m
Aug 14, 2023
(31)Course
Configuring and Managing Microsoft 365 Workload IntegrationsRETIREDIntermediate
4h 39m
Aug 14, 2023
(11)Course
Configuring Governance and Compliance for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 GroupsRETIREDIntermediate
4h 57m
Apr 25, 2023
(32)Course
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Preparing to Take the AZ-900 ExamRETIREDBeginner
44m
Mar 07, 2023
(89)Course
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Introduction to the AZ-900 ExamRETIREDBeginner
22m
Mar 07, 2023
(283)Course
Microsoft Azure Cloud ConceptsRETIREDBeginner
38m
Mar 07, 2023
(899)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams and Office 365 Groups AdministrationRETIREDIntermediate
6h 54m
Feb 03, 2023
(85)Course
Microsoft 365 Services and ConceptsRETIREDBeginner
1h 26m
Oct 21, 2022
(99)Course
Computer Fundamentals: NetworkingRETIREDBeginner
2h 12m
Oct 20, 2022
(104)Course
Computer Fundamentals: Virtualization and Cloud ComputingRETIREDBeginner
1h 28m
Oct 20, 2022
(55)Course
Microsoft 365 Security ConceptsRETIREDBeginner
1h 3m
Oct 18, 2022
(94)Course
Demonstrating the Business Value of Power Automate (PL-900)RETIREDBeginner
1h 50m
Sep 13, 2022
(66)Course
Introduction to Microsoft Cloud ServicesRETIREDBeginner
59m
Sep 06, 2022
(179)Course
Getting Started with Microsoft Flow Usage and AdministrationRETIREDBeginner
2h 10m
Jan 04, 2022
(52)Course
PowerShell Playbook: Office 365RETIREDIntermediate
4h 24m
Dec 16, 2021
(37)Course
Core Components of Power PlatformRETIREDBeginner
1h 23m
Nov 10, 2021
(60)Course
SharePoint at Work: Creating a Workflow in SharePoint DesignerRETIREDBeginner
3h 4m
Jul 31, 2021
(93)Course
Planning and Deploying Office Web Apps 2013RETIREDIntermediate
1h 47m
Jun 11, 2021
(64)Course
PowerShell for Office 365RETIREDIntermediate
3h 36m
Jun 11, 2021
(111)Course
Installing and Configuring Office Online ServerRETIREDIntermediate
2h 29m
Jun 11, 2021
(16)