Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
Welcome to course 1 on Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals!
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Welcome to course 1 on Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals!
Welcome to course 1 on Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals!
This course provides an overview of modules within the Power Platform ecosystem. You will gain a solid understanding of its capabilities & potential for building powerful business solutions, get insights into data connectors & their role in integrating, interacting with different data sources.
You will delve into Microsoft Dataverse, a secure scalable data platform at the core of Power Platform, understand how it allows you to define relationships between tables & entities, enabling efficient management & organization of your data, learn about its environments, which play a crucial role in separating & managing data & apps within Power Platform.
You will also discover how Power Apps empowers you to create applications tailored to your business needs, enhancing productivity & efficiency. Real-world examples, such as the Heathrow Airport customer case study, provide practical insights into successful Power Platform implementations.
Finally, you will also be introduced to the Exam PL-900.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the components of Microsoft Power Platform, the business value for customers, & security of the technology.
2. Define the basic concepts of the Dataverse and ways you can connect and customize data connections to Microsoft Power Platform applications.
3. Recognize the value and capabilities of Power Apps & ways other organizations have leveraged this technology to build simple applications for their business.
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Review Data Management Basics
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Prepare for the course by brushing up on your data management skills, including data manipulation, SQL, and databases.
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Data Management
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Review SQL queries and commands.
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Practice data manipulation techniques.
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Explore different database concepts and structures.
Compile a knowledge base on Microsoft Power Platform
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Strengthen your understanding of the course content by compiling your own knowledge base, which will serve as a valuable resource for future reference.
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Power Platform
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Review course materials and take notes
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Create a structured knowledge base using a tool or software
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Organize and categorize the information
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Review and update the knowledge base regularly
Explore Microsoft Power Platform Documentation
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Enhance your understanding of the platform by exploring official Microsoft documentation and tutorials on its various components.
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Microsoft Power Platform
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Visit the Microsoft Power Platform documentation website.
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Read tutorials on creating apps, automating workflows, and analyzing data.
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Follow step-by-step guides on specific platform features.
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Explore community forums and Q&A sections for additional insights.
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Create a sample workflow to automate business process
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Empower yourself to build simple yet powerful applications tailored to your business needs by creating this sample workflow.
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Power Apps
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Identify a business process to automate
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Create a workflow in Power Automate
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Connect data sources and configure actions
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Test and publish your workflow
Create a custom Power App
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Gain hands-on experience in building your own Power App, engaging your creativity and problem-solving abilities.
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Power Apps
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Define the purpose and scope of your app
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Choose the appropriate data sources
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Design the user interface
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Add functionality and logic
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Test and publish your app
Develop a presentation on Power Platform case study
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Solidify your understanding by creating a presentation on a real-world Power Platform case study, showcasing your ability to apply the concepts to practical scenarios.
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Research and select a relevant Power Platform case study
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Analyze the case study and identify key insights
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Develop a structure and outline for your presentation
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Create visual aids and supporting materials
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Rehearse and deliver your presentation
Create a Simple Power App
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Reinforce your understanding of Power Apps by creating a basic application that addresses a simple business need.
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Power Apps
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Identify a simple business problem or process to automate.
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Design the app's layout and user interface.
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Configure data sources and connect to relevant data.
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Add controls and functionality to the app.
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Test and publish the app in a test environment.
Discuss Real-World Power Platform Implementations
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Engage with fellow learners to exchange ideas and experiences on how Microsoft Power Platform has been successfully implemented in various industries.
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Case Studies
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Participate in online discussion forums or join a study group.
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Share your own insights and experiences.
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Learn from others' real-world examples and challenges.
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Identify best practices and industry trends.
Explore advanced Power Platform features through guided tutorials
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Deepen your knowledge and expand your skillset by exploring guided tutorials on advanced Power Platform features, pushing your boundaries.
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Power Platform
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Identify areas for improvement and expansion
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Search for and select relevant guided tutorials
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Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises
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Apply the new skills and knowledge to your own projects
Develop and execute a Power Platform solution
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Challenge yourself by developing and executing a complete Power Platform solution, putting your skills to the test and simulating real-world project experiences.
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Power Platform
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Identify a problem or opportunity to solve
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Design and plan your solution
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Build and configure your Power Platform components
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Test and deploy your solution
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Monitor and iterate on your solution
Participate in a Power Platform hackathon or competition
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Put your skills to the test in a competitive environment by participating in a Power Platform hackathon or competition, pushing your abilities and learning from others.
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Power Platform
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Find and register for a relevant Power Platform hackathon or competition
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Form a team or work individually
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Develop a solution within the given time frame
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Present your solution to a panel of judges
Develop a Power Platform Implementation Plan
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Apply your knowledge by creating a plan for implementing Microsoft Power Platform within an organization.
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Project Planning
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Define project scope and objectives.
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Identify potential use cases and business processes for automation.
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Plan for data integration, security, and governance.
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Develop a roadmap for phased implementation and deployment.
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Outline a strategy for user adoption and training.
Review Data Management Basics
Show steps
Prepare for the course by brushing up on your data management skills, including data manipulation, SQL, and databases.
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Data Management
Show steps
- Review SQL queries and commands.
- Practice data manipulation techniques.
- Explore different database concepts and structures.
Compile a knowledge base on Microsoft Power Platform
Show steps
Strengthen your understanding of the course content by compiling your own knowledge base, which will serve as a valuable resource for future reference.
Browse courses on
Power Platform
Show steps
- Review course materials and take notes
- Create a structured knowledge base using a tool or software
- Organize and categorize the information
- Review and update the knowledge base regularly
Explore Microsoft Power Platform Documentation
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the platform by exploring official Microsoft documentation and tutorials on its various components.
Browse courses on
Microsoft Power Platform
Show steps
- Visit the Microsoft Power Platform documentation website.
- Read tutorials on creating apps, automating workflows, and analyzing data.
- Follow step-by-step guides on specific platform features.
- Explore community forums and Q&A sections for additional insights.
Create a sample workflow to automate business process
Show steps
Empower yourself to build simple yet powerful applications tailored to your business needs by creating this sample workflow.
Browse courses on
Power Apps
Show steps
- Identify a business process to automate
- Create a workflow in Power Automate
- Connect data sources and configure actions
- Test and publish your workflow
Create a custom Power App
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience in building your own Power App, engaging your creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Browse courses on
Power Apps
Show steps
- Define the purpose and scope of your app
- Choose the appropriate data sources
- Design the user interface
- Add functionality and logic
- Test and publish your app
Develop a presentation on Power Platform case study
Show steps
Solidify your understanding by creating a presentation on a real-world Power Platform case study, showcasing your ability to apply the concepts to practical scenarios.
Browse courses on
Power Platform
Show steps
- Research and select a relevant Power Platform case study
- Analyze the case study and identify key insights
- Develop a structure and outline for your presentation
- Create visual aids and supporting materials
- Rehearse and deliver your presentation
Create a Simple Power App
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Power Apps by creating a basic application that addresses a simple business need.
Browse courses on
Power Apps
Show steps
- Identify a simple business problem or process to automate.
- Design the app's layout and user interface.
- Configure data sources and connect to relevant data.
- Add controls and functionality to the app.
- Test and publish the app in a test environment.
Discuss Real-World Power Platform Implementations
Show steps
Engage with fellow learners to exchange ideas and experiences on how Microsoft Power Platform has been successfully implemented in various industries.
Browse courses on
Case Studies
Show steps
- Participate in online discussion forums or join a study group.
- Share your own insights and experiences.
- Learn from others' real-world examples and challenges.
- Identify best practices and industry trends.
Explore advanced Power Platform features through guided tutorials
Show steps
Deepen your knowledge and expand your skillset by exploring guided tutorials on advanced Power Platform features, pushing your boundaries.
Browse courses on
Power Platform
Show steps
- Identify areas for improvement and expansion
- Search for and select relevant guided tutorials
- Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises
- Apply the new skills and knowledge to your own projects
Develop and execute a Power Platform solution
Show steps
Challenge yourself by developing and executing a complete Power Platform solution, putting your skills to the test and simulating real-world project experiences.
Browse courses on
Power Platform
Show steps
- Identify a problem or opportunity to solve
- Design and plan your solution
- Build and configure your Power Platform components
- Test and deploy your solution
- Monitor and iterate on your solution
Participate in a Power Platform hackathon or competition
Show steps
Put your skills to the test in a competitive environment by participating in a Power Platform hackathon or competition, pushing your abilities and learning from others.
Browse courses on
Power Platform
Show steps
- Find and register for a relevant Power Platform hackathon or competition
- Form a team or work individually
- Develop a solution within the given time frame
- Present your solution to a panel of judges
Develop a Power Platform Implementation Plan
Show steps
Apply your knowledge by creating a plan for implementing Microsoft Power Platform within an organization.
Browse courses on
Project Planning
Show steps
- Define project scope and objectives.
- Identify potential use cases and business processes for automation.
- Plan for data integration, security, and governance.
- Develop a roadmap for phased implementation and deployment.
- Outline a strategy for user adoption and training.
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