Generate Reports with the Help of a Flow Inside Power Apps from Coursera

Are you bored keeping track of expenses in your company and constantly creating the same old reports for another time period? Don't worry, with the help of Power Apps and Power Automate you can easily create an app and flow that will solve all your problems!

In this beginner-level guided project "Generate Reports with the Help of a Flow Inside Power Apps", you will learn how to generate reports with Power Automate flow and integrate the flow inside the Power Apps application. We will also create an application that allows us to create new records, delete and modify old records, and search by different fields to find the specific record. First, we will create our data source in SharePoint lists and then we are going to create a model-driven app with the SharePoint template

We will be able to create a new expense with the app, see all of the expenses, filter the expenses depending on various criteria and even change some of the old records. Aside from that, we will create an instant flow that will be triggered by pressing a button in our application. The flow will generate a report for a specific time period according to our requirements and will be sent to the desired email address.

The requirement for this project is having a Microsoft Developer Program account and you will be provided with instructions on how to acquire it.

Anyone with basic understanding of data types and Excel-like formulas can learn to use Power Automate and Power Apps. If you would like to make your life easier by automating manual, time-consuming business tasks, then this project is for you! Let's get started!

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Syllabus

Project Overview

In this guided project you will create a SharePoint Site and List which will serve as a data source. Then you will create a model-driven app in Power Apps with a SharePoint template and an instant flow in Power Automate that will generate reports based on the records created in the app and send them by email.

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Emphasizes data integration and report generation in a user-friendly business context

Introduces Power Apps and Power Automate to enhance business operations by automating tasks

Involves creating an app that facilitates expense tracking, filtering, and modification

Provides step-by-step guidance through a hands-on project to reinforce learning

Requiring a Microsoft Developer Program account could pose a potential financial barrier

Assumes basic understanding of data types and Excel-like formulas, which may limit accessibility to complete beginners

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Generate Reports with the Help of a Flow Inside Power Apps with these activities:

Review basic data types and Excel-like formulas

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Refreshing your knowledge of basic data types and Excel-like formulas will ensure that you have a solid foundation for the course material.

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Review online resources or tutorials on data types and Excel formulas
Practice using data types and Excel formulas in a spreadsheet application

Explore Power Apps and Flow documentation

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Referencing the official documentation will provide you with comprehensive and up-to-date information about Power Apps and Flow, enhancing your understanding of the covered concepts.

Browse courses on Power Apps

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Visit the Power Apps documentation website
Read the documentation for Power Apps and Flow

Join a study group

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Collaborating with peers will enhance your understanding of the course material and provide different perspectives on the concepts covered.

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Find a study partner or group
Set up regular study sessions

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Create a demonstration app

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Creating a demo app will help you solidify your understanding of the concepts covered in the course and apply them to a practical scenario.

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Design the app's layout and functionality
Create the app using Power Apps
Connect the app to a data source
Create a flow to generate reports
Test the app and make any necessary adjustments

Practice creating reports

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Regular practice will help you develop proficiency in creating reports using Flow, which is an essential skill for this course.

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Create a new flow
Add a trigger to the flow
Add actions to the flow to generate reports
Test the flow

Develop a personal budgeting app

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Building a personal budgeting app will provide you with hands-on experience in applying the concepts covered in the course to a practical scenario.

Browse courses on Power Apps

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Design the app's layout and functionality
Create the app using Power Apps
Connect the app to a data source
Create a flow to generate reports
Test the app and make any necessary adjustments

Contribute to a Power Apps or Flow open-source project

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Contributing to an open-source project will not only enhance your skills but also provide you with experience in working on real-world projects.

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Find an open-source Power Apps or Flow project
Review the project's documentation and code
Make a contribution to the project

Career center

Learners who complete Generate Reports with the Help of a Flow Inside Power Apps will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Power BI Developer

As a Power BI Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Power BI reports. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to extend Power BI capabilities and create more powerful reports.

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Data Visualization Specialist

As a Data Visualization Specialist, you will be responsible for creating visual representations of data. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you communicate information effectively.

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Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying machine learning models. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to automate data preparation and model training tasks.

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Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to identify trends and patterns. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Data Engineer

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to automate data ingestion and processing tasks.

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Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Sales Analyst

As a Sales Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing sales data to identify trends and patterns. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you make better decisions.

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Quality Analyst

As a Quality Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring that products and services meet quality standards. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you identify areas for improvement and make better decisions.

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Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a business. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you identify areas for improvement and make better decisions.

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Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you track progress and make better decisions.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you track progress and make better decisions.

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IT Consultant

As an IT Consultant, you will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to businesses on how to use technology to improve their operations. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Management Consultant

As a Management Consultant, you will be responsible for helping businesses improve their performance. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help businesses make better decisions.

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Technical Writer

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating documentation for software and other technical products. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you track progress and make better decisions.

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Systems Analyst

As a Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems. This course will help you build a foundation in data analytics and reporting, which are essential skills for success in this role. You will learn how to use Power Apps and Power Automate to create reports that can help you identify areas for improvement and make better decisions.

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