PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker (beta)
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- dynamics-365
- office-exchange-server
- office-365-atp
- office
- office-add-ins
- office-onenote
- office-planner
- office-project
- office-powerpoint
- office-project-server
- office-publisher
- office-sp-designer
- office-sp
- office-visio
- office-onedrive
- ai-builder
- office-teams
- common-data-service
- forms-pro
- power-automate
- power-virtual-agents
- office-outlook
- office-365
- office-excel
- office-word
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- power-apps
- power-bi
- office-access
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Microsoft is implementing several temporary changes to our training and certification program. Learn more. 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 domain. They are skilled in key technical business analyst tasks such as data modeling, basic UX design, requirements analysis, process analysis, etc.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 have experience with Visual Basic for Applications, Excel pivot tables, Teams, and other tools. They should have a basic understanding of data models, user interface, and processes. 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.Beta exams are not scored immediately because we are gathering data on the quality of the questions and the exam. Learn more about the value and importance of beta exams.
Learning paths
Modules in this learning path
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Introduction to Common Data Service
9 Units24 minLearn about the basics of common data service, and explore ways you can connect and customize data connections to Power Platform applications.
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Create and manage environments in Common Data Service
7 Units42 minAn environment is a space to store, manage, and share your organization’s business data that is stored within an instance of a Common Data Service database. You can set up one or many environments, depending on the needs of your organization. This module explores these environments and how you can use them with instances of Common Data Service databases.
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Create and manage entities in Common Data Service
7 Units44 minCommon Data Service entities are similar to tables in a database. Every instance of a Common Data Service database includes a base set of entities that provide structure for data that is commonly used by business applications.
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Create and manage fields within an entity in Common Data Service
10 Units1 hr 3 minDo you want to create new data fields or leverage exiting standardized fields for your business solutions? This module will show you how to manage or create new fields within an entity in Common Data Service.
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Working with option sets in Common Data Service
5 Units39 minDo you want to create standardized choice lists that you can use across all of your Power Apps? This module will show you how to create new or use standard choice lists called option sets in Common Data Service.
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Load/export data and create data views in Common Data Service
7 Units40 minCommon Data Service lets you load data into or export entities from other entities by using Microsoft Excel. You can also create views to quickly review data that is stored within an entity.
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Get started with security roles in Common Data Service
8 Units48 minDo you want to use security roles to limit user permissions? This module will show you how you can set permissions to limit access to an environment or limit which users can view, edit, or delete data in an environment within Common Data Service.
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Use administration options for Common Data Service
6 Units35 minDo you need to use administration options that are available for Common Data Service? This module will show you how you can use solutions within Common Data Service and administer environments.
Modules in this learning path
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Use imperative development techniques for canvas apps in Power Apps
8 Units46 minImperative development techniques can help you achieve the goal for your app. You will learn about different development methods and different variables in Power Apps.
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Author an advanced formula that uses tables, records, and collections in a canvas app in Power Apps
6 Units32 minDo you have need for a complex formula in your app? This module can help you author that formula.
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Perform custom updates in a Power Apps canvas app
5 Units33 minWith some Power Apps canvas apps a form is not the solution. This module will focus on how to perform custom updates when your data is not in a form.
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Complete testing and performance checks in a Power Apps canvas app
5 Units39 minDo you want to test your app and improve it’s performance? This module will help you understand how to test an app and improve performance.
Modules in this learning path
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Use AI Builder in Power Automate
6 Units1 hr 0 minLearn the basics of AI Builder usage in Power Automate and how it can benefit your organization.
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Get started with Power Automate
11 Units58 minPower Automate is an online workflow service that automates actions across the most common apps and services.
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Build more complex flows with Power Automate
15 Units1 hr 39 minPower Automate is an online workflow service that automates actions across the most common apps and services. In this module, you’ll build more advanced flows to streamline your business, save time, and work more efficiently.
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Use the Admin center to manage environments and data policies in Power Automate
5 Units34 minTenant and environment admins use the Power Automate Admin center to manage data policies and environments for Power Automate deployments.
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Implement robotic process automation with Microsoft Power Automate, Teams, UI flows, and AI Builder
7 Units34 minAutomate your approval processes, infuse intelligence, and integrate legacy apps with Power Automate, UI flows, and AI Builder, which are all part of Microsoft Power Platform.
Modules in this learning path
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Introduction to model-driven apps and Common Data Service
6 Units37 minDo you want to quickly build apps with little to no code? This module will focus on the building blocks of Common Data Service and model-driven apps. These key components will help you build quick business apps in your organization.
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Get started with Common Data Service
7 Units1 hr 1 minCommon Data Service lets you securely store and manage data that’s used by business applications. Standard and custom entities within Common Data Service provide a secure and cloud-based storage option for your data.
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Get started with model-driven apps in Power Apps
9 Units1 hr 2 minModel-driven app design is an approach that focuses on quickly adding components to your apps. These components include dashboards, forms, views, and charts. With little or no code, you can make apps that are simple or complex.
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Configure forms, charts, and dashboards in model driven apps
12 Units1 hr 7 minImportant
Dynamics 365 licensing is changing. Microsoft Learn content may reflect either the updated branding or earlier branding during our period of transition. For more information about these licensing changes, see Dynamics 365 Licensing Update.In this module, you’ll learn about forms, grids, views, charts and dashboards that can be used in model driven apps.
Modules in this learning path
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Get started with Power Apps
8 Units51 minLearn the basics of Power Apps and how you can use it in your organization.
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Customize a canvas app in Power Apps
5 Units38 minLearn how to customize an app by adding controls, images, and logic.
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Manage apps in Power Apps
6 Units42 minManage app versions, app sharing, and environments in Power Apps.
Modules in this learning path
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Get data with Power BI Desktop
9 Units1 hr 15 minHow can you find, collect, and clean data from different sources? Power BI is a tool for making sense of your data. You will learn tricks to make data-gathering easier.
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Get started building with Power BI
6 Units47 minLearn what Power BI is, including its building blocks and how they work together.
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Model data in Power BI
9 Units1 hr 7 minConnect Power BI to multiple data sources to create reports. Define the relationship between your data sources.
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Use visuals in Power BI
10 Units1 hr 16 minCreate and customize visuals to present data in compelling and insightful ways.
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Explore data in Power BI
11 Units53 minTurn your business intelligence data into data insights by creating and configuring Power BI dashboards.
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Publish and share in Power BI
11 Units1 hr 4 minPublish and share your Power BI reports and dashboards to teammates in your organization or to everyone on the web.
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Document and test your Power Apps application
6 Units33 minIn this module, you’ll learn best practices around testing and documenting your Power Apps application.
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Navigation in a canvas app in Power Apps
6 Units33 minApp users can only navigate through the navigation options provided by an app developer, and this module is designed to help you build a good navigation experience for your canvas app.
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How to build the UI in a canvas app in Power Apps
8 Units41 minDo you want to build a better UI for app users? This module helps you do that using themes, icons, images, personalization, different form factors, and controls.
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Use and understand Controls in a canvas app in Power Apps
7 Units44 minControls help create a better experience for the user and collect the appropriate data. This module will help you understand and use Controls.
Modules in this learning path
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Introduction to business process flows in Power Automate
5 Units31 minDo you want to create business process flows? This module will discuss what business process flows are and how to use them to solve business solutions. You will discover why automating the business process is important to organizations and how to build business process flow solutions by using Power Platform and Common Data Service. Additionally, you will learn how business process flows differ from regular Power Automate workflows and when to use each.
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Create an immersive business process flow in Power Automate
5 Units42 minWhat is an immersive business process flow? This module answers that question and focuses on how to build an immersive business process flow by using Power Automate and Common Data Service.
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Understand advanced business process flow concepts in Power Automate
8 Units1 hr 2 minDo you want to improve your business process flow? This module introduces more advanced business process flow concepts and techniques that you can use to help improve your flow.
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Introduction to expressions in Power Automate
8 Units46 minLearn how to write expressions in Power Automate
Modules in this learning path
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Manage models in AI Builder
5 Units25 minUnderstand your model, model versions, and model sharing in AI Builder.
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Get Started with AI Builder
6 Units30 minThis self-paced module helps you build an AI model from the ground up, and helps you use it in your business without writing a single line of code.
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Manage Power Virtual Agents
8 Units29 minLearn how to implement no-code chatbots to solve common customer issues.
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Get started with Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence
7 Units50 minLearn about using the Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) kit in your tenant.
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Introduction to Power Automate security and governance
7 Units47 minDo you want to learn about how to help secure and govern Power Platform apps like Power Automate? This module focuses on introducing Power Platform environments and their role in creating Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies by using examples and use cases. A brief introduction and overview of tools will also be discussed, including Power Platform and Power Automate Admin experiences and the Power Platform Center of Excellence (COE) toolkit.
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Plan and manage your Power Automate environment
9 Units58 minEvery organization has unique requirements based on their size, location, data residency requirements, and desire for democratized access to tools like Power Apps and Power Automate. This module discusses considerations that impact how an organization chooses to secure and govern their Power Platform environments.
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Implementation recommendations for Power Automate environments
11 Units1 hr 14 minDo you want prescriptive recommendations for how organizations should choose to implement security and governance? This module will provide recommendations based on popular use cases, including Office 365 and Dynamics 365 configurations. In addition, edge cases such as custom and HTTP connectors are discussed. Tooling will also be discussed, including the DLP Editor Tool, from the Center of Excellence (COE) toolkit, which allows administrators to understand the impact of the DLP change that they are about to make.
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Manage environmental changes in Power Automate
8 Units55 minLearn best practices for communicating changes to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, find out about how people are using Power Automate, discover who in your organization is creating and sharing flows, learn what connections are being used within your Power Automate environments, and observe how connections are established within your Power Automate environments.
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Use templates to enforce governance policies in Power Automate
6 Units41 minMicrosoft provides many templates in Power Automate that administrators can use to enforce governance policies and increase visibility of assets that are being created within a customer’s tenant. This module will identify some existing templates that you can use to provide administrators with greater visibility.
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Manage solutions in Power Automate
7 Units51 minLearn how to manage solutions in Microsoft Power Automate.