PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker

This course will teach you how to build apps with low-code techniques to simplify, automate, and transform business tasks and processes using Microsoft Power Platform.
 
This workshop will allow you to practice your App Maker skills by creating an end-to-end solution to solve a problem for a fictitious company.
 
The solution will include a Microsoft Dataverse database, Power Apps canvas app, and Power Automate flows.

MODULE 1
Get started with Microsoft Power Platform for app makers
 

MODULE 2
Create tables in Dataverse
 

MODULE 3
Create and manage columns within a table in Dataverse
 

MODULE 4
Load/export data and create data views in Dataverse
 

MODULE 5
Export data from Dataverse and use Microsoft Excel to edit records
 

MODULE 6
Get started with Microsoft Dataverse for Teams
 

MODULE 7
Build your first app with Power Apps and Dataverse for Teams
 

MODULE 8
Build your first workflow with Power Automate and Dataverse for Teams
 

MODULE 9
Create reports with Power BI and Dataverse for Teams
 

MODULE 10
Get started building with Power BI
 

MODULE 11
Explore what Power BI can do for you
 

MODULE 12
Manage workspaces and datasets in Power BI
 

LEARNING PATH 1
Manage workspaces and datasets in Power BI
 

• Module 1: Create and manage workspaces in Power BI
• Module 2: Manage semantic models in Power BI
• Module 3: Create dashboards in Power BI
• Module 4: Implement row-level security

MODULE 13
Create dashboards in Power BI
 

MODULE 14
Secure, publish, and share data in Power BI
 

MODULE 15
Embed Power BI content
 

MODULE 16
How to build your first model-driven app with Dataverse
 

MODULE 17
Get started with model-driven apps in Power Apps
 

MODULE 18
Configure forms, charts, and dashboards in model-driven apps
 

MODULE 19
Manage Dynamics 365 model-driven app settings and security
 

MODULE 20
Use specialized components in a model-driven form
 

LEARNING PATH 2
Create a canvas app in Power Apps
 

• Module 1: Get started with Power Apps canvas apps
• Module 2: Customize a canvas app in Power Apps
• Module 3: How to build the User Interface in a canvas app in Power Apps
• Module 4: Navigation in a canvas app in Power Apps
• Module 5: Manage apps in Power Apps
• Module 6: Build a mobile-optimized app from Power Apps

MODULE 21
Use and understand Controls in a canvas app in Power Apps
 

MODULE 22
Create formulas to change properties in a Power Apps canvas app
 

MODULE 23
Use imperative development techniques for canvas apps in Power Apps
 

MODULE 24
Manage apps in Power Apps
 

LEARNING PATH 3
Use basic formulas to make better Power Apps canvas apps
 

• Module 1: Create formulas to change properties in a Power Apps canvas app
• Module 2: Create formulas to change behaviors in a Power Apps canvas app
• Module 3: Author a basic formula that uses tables and records in a Power Apps canvas app

 

MODULE 25
Build a canvas app for a real estate solution with Copilot in Power Apps
 

LEARNING PATH 4
Automate a business process using Power Automate
 

• Module 1: Get started with Power Automate
• Module 2: Build approval flows with Power Automate
• Module 3: Build flows to manage user information
• Module 4: Power Automate’s deep integration across multiple data sources
• Module 5: Use the Admin center to manage environments and data policies in Power Automate
• Module 6: Use AI Builder in Power Automate
• Module 7: Optimize your business process with process advisor

 

MODULE 26
Optimize your business process with process advisor
 

MODULE 27
Build flows for a real estate solution using Copilot in Power Automate
 

MODULE 28
Use Dataverse triggers and actions in Power Automate
 

LEARNING PATH 5
Validate your app maker skills
 

• Module 1: Create tables in Dataverse
• Module 2: Create and manage columns within a table in Dataverse
• Module 3: Get started with Power Apps canvas apps
• Module 4: How to build the User Interface in a canvas app in Power Apps
• Module 5: Get started with Power Automate
• Module 6: Challenge Project – Build a booking requests app with Power Apps and Power Automate

The App Maker builds solutions to simplify, automate, and transform tasks and processes for themselves and their team where they have deep expertise in the solution business domain.
 
They have basic data modeling, user experience design, requirements analysis, and process analysis skills. The App Maker creates and enforces business processes, structures digital collection of information, improves efficiency of repeatable tasks, and automates business processes.
 
The App Maker uses the Maker tools of Power Platform to solve business problems. They may use advanced features of Microsoft apps and third-party productivity tools. The App Maker is aware of the capabilities and limitations of available tools and understands how to apply them.
 
The App Maker is self-directed, and solution focused. They may not have formal IT training but are comfortable using technology to solve business problems with a personal growth mindset. They understand the operational need and have a vision of the desired outcome. They approach problems with phased and iterative strategies.

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate after successful completion of the Exam PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker