PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker

Course Description

The PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker course is designed for professionals looking to build custom business applications without extensive coding experience. This course equips learners with the skills to create robust apps, automate workflows, and deliver insights using Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.

Participants will learn to design and develop scalable, secure, and low-code/no-code solutions tailored to specific business needs.

By the end of this course, you will confidently design user-friendly apps, automate repetitive processes, and create compelling data visualizations, empowering organizations to work smarter and faster.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Design Business Solutions

• Analyze business needs and design app solutions that improve processes.
• Plan data models and app architecture leveraging Microsoft Dataverse.

2. Create and Customize Power Apps

• Build canvas and model-driven apps using Power Apps Studio.
• Design intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Implement logic and automation with Power Automate.

3. Automate Workflows and Business Processes

• Streamline tasks and approval processes using Power Automate Flows.
• Integrate apps with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

4. Connect to and Use Data Sources

• Connect apps to data stored in Microsoft Dataverse, Excel, SQL Server, and third-party services.
• Design and implement data validation and security models.

5. Visualize Data with Power BI

• Build basic dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide actionable insights.
• Embed Power BI visuals into Power Apps for data-driven user experiences.

6. Deploy, Share, and Manage Apps

• Publish apps to organizations via Power Apps Portal or Microsoft Teams.
• Implement app lifecycle management (ALM) practices.
• Apply role-based security and sharing.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of business processes and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
• No prior coding experience is required, but basic knowledge of data modeling and logic is helpful.
• Willingness to explore low-code/no-code platforms for building applications.

Prior experience with Microsoft Power Platform, basic level, such as from the PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals course is helpful but not mandatory

Audience Profile

This course is ideal for:

• Business Analysts looking to build custom applications and automate workflows.
• Aspiring App Makers and Citizen Developers who want to create apps without traditional coding.
• Power Users familiar with Microsoft 365, seeking to leverage Power Platform capabilities.
• Functional Consultants who work with clients to optimize business processes.
• IT Professionals and Developers interested in low-code/no-code app development.
• Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners looking to build applications tailored to their operational needs.

If you’re responsible for solving business challenges through apps, data insights, or process automation, this course is a perfect fit.

Career Growth & Industry Demand

The demand for Power Platform App Makers is growing as businesses adopt low-code solutions to improve efficiency and drive digital transformation. This course is highly regarded and helps to open doors to impactful roles in organizations of all sizes.

Job Roles After Completing This Course

• Power Platform App Maker
• Business Analyst (Power Platform)
• Functional Consultant
• Low-Code Developer
• Citizen Developer
• Application Support Specialist

Industries That Hire Power Platform App Makers

• Banking & Financial Services (Process automation, customer service apps)
• Healthcare (Patient management solutions, data reporting)
• Retail & E-Commerce (Inventory management, customer engagement apps)
• Manufacturing (Production monitoring, workflow automation)
• Telecommunications (Service request management, field apps)
• Education & EdTech (Student portals, learning management apps)
• Government & Public Sector (Citizen services, document processing)
• Energy & Utilities (Asset tracking, maintenance scheduling)
• IT & Managed Services (Project management tools, internal applications)
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Why Enroll in This Course?

• Low-Code/No-Code Expertise: Learn to develop apps and automate workflows without needing advanced coding skills.
• Hands-On Practical Training: Work on real-world use cases with guided labs and projects.
• Boost Career Opportunities: Unlock job opportunities in digital transformation and low-code app development.
• Increase Organizational Efficiency: Create custom solutions that streamline business processes, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity.
• Scalable Solutions: Build and deploy scalable applications that grow with your organization.
• Microsoft Ecosystem Integration: Fully leverage Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to build seamless solutions.