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Power Platform Fundamentals for Business Solutions

Learn to build custom applications, automate processes, and analyze data using low-code tools designed for modern business environments.

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About this course

Modern businesses require efficient ways to handle data and automate repetitive tasks without relying on traditional software development cycles. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Power Platform, a suite of tools that empowers you to create custom solutions tailored to your specific organizational needs. By the end of this course, you will understand how to leverage a low-code ecosystem to transform manual processes into streamlined digital workflows. You will gain the confidence to navigate data structures and integration points that drive business intelligence. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture and business value of the Power Platform. - Explore Dataverse to structure, store, and secure business information. - Learn how data connectors enable seamless integration between different services. - Identify the roles of app development, workflow automation, and data visualization. - Apply modern governance principles and explore the basics of AI-assisted creation. The course begins with essential terminology and an overview of the platform's ecosystem before detailing how individual components interact to form a unified solution. This program is built for beginners and requires no previous technical or programming background. Begin your journey into the world of low-code development and data-driven decision-making.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h

1 The Power Platform Landscape
Understand the ecosystem, its value, and core architecture. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Welcome to the Low-Code World
    Introduction to the course and the shift from traditional dev to low-code.    5 min
  2. The Business Value of Power Platform
    How the platform saves time, reduces costs, and empowers non-developers.    6 min
  3. Exploring the Ecosystem
    Overview of the four main products and how they sit within Microsoft 365.    6 min
  4. Core Architecture Explained
    Understanding the underlying layers that make the platform work.    7 min
  5. Speaking the Language: Terminology
    Defining key terms like 'Environment', 'Tenant', and 'Solution'.    6 min
2 Data Foundation: Dataverse & Connectors
Learn how to structure and connect business data securely. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. What is Dataverse?
    Introduction to the cloud-scale database designed for business apps.    6 min
  2. Structuring Tables and Columns
    How to organize data logically using tables, columns, and choices.    7 min
  3. Securing Your Information
    Managing permissions and security roles within Dataverse.    6 min
  4. The Magic of Data Connectors
    How connectors bridge the gap between different apps and services.    6 min
  5. Standard vs. Premium Connectors
    Understanding the difference in capabilities and licensing for integrations.    5 min
3 Building Apps with Power Apps
Understand the role and types of application development. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Role of App Development
    Why custom apps are the interface for business digital transformation.    6 min
  2. Canvas Apps: The Blank Slate
    Creating highly customized user interfaces for mobile and web.    6 min
  3. Model-Driven Apps: Data-First
    Building apps automatically based on your Dataverse structure.    6 min
  4. User Experience (UX) Basics
    Simple design principles for creating intuitive business apps.    6 min
  5. Connecting UI to Data
    How to display and submit data from an app to a data source.    6 min
4 Automating Workflows with Power Automate
Learn to turn manual tasks into automated digital flows. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. The Power of Automation
    Identifying repetitive tasks that are ripe for automation.    6 min
  2. Triggers and Actions
    The fundamental building blocks of every automated workflow.    6 min
  3. Cloud Flows vs. Desktop Flows
    Understanding API-based automation versus RPA (Robotic Process Automation).    6 min
  4. Building an Approval Flow
    A practical look at how to automate a standard business request.    7 min
  5. Conditions and Logic
    Adding 'If/Then' logic to make your workflows smarter.    6 min
5 Insights and AI-Assisted Creation
Explore data visualization and the impact of AI. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Visualizing Business Intelligence
    The role of Power BI in making sense of organizational data.    6 min
  2. Creating Your First Dashboard
    Turning raw data into charts and interactive reports.    7 min
  3. Sharing Insights Safely
    How to distribute reports to the right people in the company.    5 min
  4. Introduction to Copilot
    How AI-assisted creation changes how we build apps and flows.    6 min
  5. Prompting for Solutions
    Using natural language to describe and generate Power Platform components.    6 min
6 Governance and Unified Solutions
Bring everything together with security and strategy. 5 lessons · 29 min
  1. Modern Governance Principles
    Why oversight is needed to prevent 'Shadow IT' and data leaks.    6 min
  2. Environments and DLP
    Using Data Loss Prevention policies to keep business data safe.    6 min
  3. Designing a Unified Solution
    How Apps, Flows, and Data interact to solve a complex problem.    6 min
  4. From Manual to Digital Transformation
    The roadmap for replacing paper processes with digital tools.    6 min
  5. Your Journey Ahead
    Final review of the ecosystem and resources for continued learning.    5 min
Final project

The Digital Office Transformation Project

Design a conceptual solution for an 'Office Equipment Request' process. You must define the Dataverse table structure, describe an app for employees, outline an automated approval flow, and propose a dashboard for management.

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Reviews (3)

نورة بن حميدة TN Verified learner
★ 3 · October 21, 2026

Good foundational material. I appreciated the structured approach, although I wish there had been a few more real-world case studies.

Valentina Gómez AR
★ 4 · August 1, 2026

Fantastic course! The material was presented in a very digestible way, and the real-world applications made it super valuable. Highly recommend this one.

Salmah binti Mohd Ali MY
★ 3 · July 7, 2026

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

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