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Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform (PL-900)
- Categories:
- Infrastructure and Networking Data and Office Applications
- Level:
- Fundamentals
- Code:
- MPL900
- Exam:
- Yes - Available separately
Overview
Please note: Microsoft are reducing the official duration of this course from two to one day effective 24th July 2026. All dates delivered by QA after this point will reflect the updated duration.
This course introduces the business value and capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform. Learners will explore how to connect data with Dataverse, build canvas and model-driven apps, automate processes with Power Automate, and create Power Pages sites. The course demonstrates how these technologies can be used to develop tailored business solutions, optimize data use, improve processes, enable customer self-service, and boost productivity with copilots.
Prerequisites
There are no specific pre-requisites for this course.
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals seeking to start their journey building solutions with Microsoft Power Platform.
What's included
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1 Day instructor led course
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform services
- Connect data using Dataverse and connectors
- Build simple canvas and model-driven apps
- Automate processes with Power Automate
- Create and secure Power Pages sites
- Integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and on-premises solutions
- Apply Power Platform administration and governance concepts
Course outline
Business Value of Microsoft Power Platform
- Explore challenges in building efficient solutions, automating workflows, and analyzing data
- Describe how Microsoft Power Platform addresses these needs
- Understand the value of connectors and Dataverse
- Learn about Power Fx as a low-code solution
- See how Power Platform services work together
- Discover the value of copilots and generative AI features
- Write effective Copilot prompts
Extending Business Solutions with Microsoft Power Platform
- Understand integration with Microsoft 365 apps and services
- Learn about Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Explore connections to on-premises solutions
- Discover the capabilities of the Plan Designer
Introduction to Microsoft Dataverse
- Compare traditional databases and Dataverse
- Describe tables, columns, and relationships in Dataverse
- Explore options for business logic
- Import and export data
- Create and modify tables and columns by using conversations
Power Platform Administration and Governance
- Learn about the Power Platform security model
- Understand environments, admin centers, and portals
- Explore data privacy and accessibility guidelines
- Discover application lifecycle management (ALM) practices
Capabilities of Microsoft Power Pages
- Identify use cases for Power Pages
- Learn methods for creating sites
- Understand Power Pages security concepts
Building a Microsoft Power Pages Site
- Create and modify Power Pages sites using Copilot and design studio
- Create tables and pages
- Configure site components and themes
- Apply Power Pages security
Microsoft Power Apps Capabilities
- Introduction to Power Apps
- Use cases for canvas and model-driven apps
- Explore model-driven app features
- Differences between canvas and model-driven apps
Building a Canvas App
- Connect to data sources using connectors
- Create an app from data
- Use common controls and build responsive pages
- Create and modify apps through conversation
- Use Copilot controls and Agent Builder
- Preview, test, publish, and share apps
Microsoft Power Automate Components
- Introduction to Power Automate
- Use cases for cloud and desktop flows
- Use cases for cloud flow templates
- Triggers, actions, loops, and branching in cloud flows
- Approvals and Power Automate apps
- Actions for desktop flows
Building a Microsoft Power Automate Flow
- Create cloud flows using different triggers
- Modify cloud flows with Copilot
- Test, run, monitor, and share cloud flows
- Describe existing flows using Copilot
- Build basic desktop flows with Copilot
Exams and Assessments
Module assessments are included throughout the course. The PL-900 exam is available seperately
Hands-On Learning
The course includes practical exercises such as creating and modifying tables and columns in Dataverse, building canvas apps, creating Power Pages sites, and developing Power Automate flows using Copilot.
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