Low-Code Business Solutions with Power Platform — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 59m 📚 28 lessons

Low-Code Business Solutions with Power Platform

Learn to leverage Power Platform applications to streamline operations and drive innovation, even without prior coding experience.

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About this course

Unlock the potential of low-code development to transform business processes and create custom applications with ease. This course provides a clear, foundational understanding of the Power Platform ecosystem, equipping you to build powerful solutions. By the end of this course, you will understand the core components of Power Platform and how to identify opportunities to apply its tools to solve real-world business challenges, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making. What you'll learn: * Understand the foundational concepts of the Power Platform ecosystem and its components. * Learn to identify and articulate the business value of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. * Explore how Power Pages and Copilot Studio enable rapid development of web experiences and AI-powered assistants. * Grasp the role of Dataverse and connectors in integrating diverse data sources across the platform. * Apply principles of low-code/no-code development to conceptualize practical business solutions. * Practice assessing scenarios where Power Platform can improve operational workflows and data insights. This course begins with an introduction to the core concepts and terminology of Power Platform, then guides you through each major component, demonstrating their individual strengths and synergistic capabilities through practical examples. You will gain insight into how these tools integrate with existing systems and data. This course is designed for business users, aspiring analysts, and anyone interested in building custom business applications and automating workflows without needing extensive programming knowledge. No prior experience with programming or Power Platform is required. Begin your journey into the world of low-code business transformation today.

Course contents

7 modules · 28 lessons · 2h 59m

1 The Low-Code Revolution
Understand the core philosophy and ecosystem of the Power Platform.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Welcome to the Low-Code World
    Introduction to how low-code is changing business transformation.
    6 min
  2. The Power Platform Ecosystem
    Overview of the five main components and their roles.
    7 min
  3. The Low-Code/No-Code Mindset
    Shifting from traditional development to rapid visual building.
    6 min
  4. Navigating the Maker Portal
    A first look at where you create and manage your solutions.
    6 min
2 Power Apps: Building the Interface
Learn how to create custom applications to solve business needs.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. Introduction to Power Apps
    Understanding what makes an application 'Power'.
    6 min
  2. Canvas vs. Model-Driven Apps
    Choosing between design-first and data-first approaches.
    7 min
  3. The Business Value of Custom Apps
    How mobile and web apps reduce manual paperwork.
    6 min
  4. Designing for Your Users
    Basic principles of user experience in low-code apps.
    7 min
3 Power Automate: Streamlining Workflows
Master the art of automating repetitive business tasks.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Introduction to Power Automate
    Defining digital process automation and its benefits.
    6 min
  2. Triggers and Actions
    The fundamental building blocks of every automated flow.
    7 min
  3. The ROI of Automation
    Calculating time savings and error reduction in business.
    6 min
  4. Common Workflow Patterns
    Exploring approval cycles and automated notifications.
    7 min
  5. Improving Operational Efficiency
    Identifying bottlenecks that are ripe for automation.
    6 min
4 Power BI: Turning Data into Insights
Learn to visualize data to drive better decision-making.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Introduction to Power BI
    The role of business intelligence in the modern workplace.
    6 min
  2. Visualizing Business Data
    Transforming raw numbers into meaningful charts and maps.
    7 min
  3. The Value of Real-Time Insights
    Why live dashboards beat static monthly reports.
    6 min
  4. Data-Driven Decision Making
    Using data to justify business strategies and changes.
    6 min
5 Power Pages & Copilot Studio
Explore external web presence and AI-driven interaction.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. Introduction to Power Pages
    Building secure, external-facing business websites.
    6 min
  2. Creating Web Experiences
    How to share data with customers and partners safely.
    7 min
  3. Introduction to Copilot Studio
    The future of AI-powered conversational assistants.
    6 min
  4. Building Your First AI Assistant
    Conceptualizing a bot that answers common business FAQs.
    7 min
6 Dataverse & Connectivity
Understand how data flows and integrates across the platform.
4 lessons · 27 min
  1. The Power of Dataverse
    Why a central, secure data service is better than a spreadsheet.
    7 min
  2. Understanding Connectors
    How to talk to Excel, SharePoint, SQL, and 1000+ other apps.
    6 min
  3. Integrating with Existing Systems
    Bridging the gap between legacy data and new apps.
    7 min
  4. Synergistic Capabilities
    How the tools work better together (e.g., App -> Flow -> BI).
    7 min
7 Strategy & Solution Design
Apply your knowledge to design a real-world business solution.
3 lessons · 18 min
  1. Conceptualizing Your Solution
    Mapping a business problem to the right Power Platform tools.
    7 min
  2. Assessing Business Scenarios
    Practical exercises in evaluating where to start building.
    7 min
  3. Course Wrap-up & Next Steps
    Reviewing the journey and preparing for the Capstone.
    4 min
Final project

The 'Business Transformation Blueprint'

You will select a real-world business challenge (e.g., an inefficient expense reporting process or a lack of customer feedback visibility) and design a multi-component solution using the Power Platform ecosystem.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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