App Development with Power Apps: Create Custom Components from Coursera

Imagine having a rental company, in this case bike rental company, and having problems with managing the company's data. We can help you with that! You can make your life easier with no-code or low-code Power Apps capabilities.

In this guided project, we will create a SharePoint site and list that will contain data about all the bikes for rent owned by the company. Among other info, the bikes will also have the status Available or Unavailable for rent, so we can track them. After that we are going to create a Power Apps application and two custom components, a PopUp window and MenuNavigation, and we are going to add forms and a gallery so we can modify the bikes' status or add new bikes to the list, as well as to see all the bikes and their status in the app gallery.

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

Although anyone with basic understanding of data types, Excel-like formulas and variables can learn to use Power Apps, the recommended background for this guided project is being familiar with Power Platform. If you fit the criteria and 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 that will contain data about all the bikes for rent owned by our imaginary company. After that you are going to create a Power Apps application and two custom components, and we are going to add forms and a gallery so we can modify the bikes' status or add new bikes to the list, as well as to see all the bikes and their status in the app gallery.

Good to know

Know what's good

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Focuses on data management, a core skill for data analysts and business administrators

Taught by experienced instructors with considerable experience in the field

Introduces Power Apps capabilities for data management, a valuable tool in the business landscape

Designed for intermediate learners, offering further knowledge on data management

May require learners to have prior knowledge in data management concepts

Assumes learners have familiarity with Microsoft Developer Program

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 App Development with Power Apps: Create Custom Components with these activities:

Create a Power Apps Resource Repository

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Organize and centralize your learning materials, such as notes, assignments, and practice app files, creating a comprehensive resource for future reference and reinforcement of key concepts.

Browse courses on Resource Management

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Gather and categorize relevant Power Apps materials
Create a digital or physical repository for storage
Regularly update and expand the repository

Read 'Pro Power Apps' by Sam McNeill

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Gain in-depth knowledge of Power Apps concepts and advanced techniques from a comprehensive book, solidifying your understanding of the platform's capabilities.

View Melania on Amazon

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Acquire and read the book
Highlight and annotate key sections
Create a mind map or summary of the book's content

Power Apps Code Challenges

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Test and refine your Power Apps coding skills through timed code challenges, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and code efficiency.

Browse courses on Problem Solving

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Find online Power Apps code challenges
Attempt to solve the challenges within the given time limit
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement

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Explore Microsoft's Power Apps Tutorials

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Enhance your Power Apps proficiency by following guided tutorials provided by Microsoft, gaining hands-on experience with key concepts.

Browse courses on Data Management

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Identify relevant Power Apps tutorials
Follow the instructions and build practice apps
Document and reflect on your learnings

Build a Real-World Bike Rental Power App

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Create a fully functional Power App to manage a bike rental company's data, solidifying your understanding of Power Apps capabilities.

Browse courses on Power Apps

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Create a SharePoint Site and List to Store Bike Data
Develop a Power Apps Application with Custom Components
Implement Forms and Gallery for Bike Management
Test and Iterate Your App

Participate in a Power Apps Study Group

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Join or initiate a peer-led study group to discuss Power Apps concepts, troubleshoot challenges, and exchange ideas, fostering collaborative learning.

Browse courses on App Development

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Identify or create a study group
Set regular meeting times
Prepare and present topics for discussion
Engage in active listening and knowledge sharing
Provide constructive feedback to peers

Develop a Power Apps Tutorial Blog Post

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Create a blog post or article that shares your Power Apps expertise, consolidating your knowledge and potentially helping others in the community.

Browse courses on Technical Writing

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Identify a topic and target audience
Research and gather information
Write and edit the blog post
Publish and promote your blog post

Contribute to the Power Apps Community

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Engage in the Power Apps open source community by reporting bugs, contributing to documentation, and sharing your knowledge, solidifying your understanding of the platform and its capabilities.

Browse courses on Community Involvement

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Identify ways to contribute to open source Power Apps projects
Create or join a team to work on a specific project
Communicate with the community and document your contributions

Career center

Learners who complete App Development with Power Apps: Create Custom Components will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing and improving business processes. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling projects. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing project data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store project data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and manage software development projects.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for using data to solve business problems. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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IT Project Manager

An IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling IT projects. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing project data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store project data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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Power Apps Developer

A Power Apps Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Power Apps applications. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and manage Power Apps applications.

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SharePoint Developer

A SharePoint Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SharePoint applications. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for SharePoint. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and manage SharePoint applications.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

A Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for analyzing data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing data. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing data pipelines. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze data pipelines.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing databases. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze databases.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing network devices. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze network devices.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing computer systems. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze computer systems.

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IT Support Specialist

An IT Support Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to users. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing support requests. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store data, making it easier to track and analyze support requests.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites. This course will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Power Apps to create custom components, forms, and galleries for tracking and managing website development projects. You will also learn how to use SharePoint to create a site and list to store project data, making it easier to track and analyze website development projects.

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