Business Automation and Data Analysis with Power Platform — PickAClass
★ 4.5 (2) ⏱ 3h 4m 📚 28 lessons

Business Automation and Data Analysis with Power Platform

Learn to automate workflows, build custom business applications, and analyze data using the core tools within the Power Platform ecosystem.

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About this course

Modern businesses rely on data-driven decisions and efficient processes, yet manual tasks and fragmented data often slow progress down. This course provides a clear path to mastering the tools needed to digitize workflows and turn raw data into actionable insights without needing a background in professional coding. You will transition from understanding basic business logic to building functional tools that solve real-world problems. By exploring the synergy between data visualization, app development, and process automation, you will gain the skills to modernize any professional environment. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of Power Platform and its core components. - Build custom business applications to solve specific organizational challenges. - Automate repetitive tasks and multi-step workflows to save time and reduce errors. - Analyze complex datasets to create interactive reports and data visualizations. - Apply basic AI-driven automation patterns and modern low-code development practices. - Configure data connections and environments to ensure secure and efficient app deployment. The course begins with essential terminology and the low-code philosophy before progressing into written exercises for app creation, automation logic, and data reporting. You will read through detailed explanations and apply your knowledge through practical scenarios designed to simulate common business needs. This course is designed for beginners and business professionals looking to modernize their workflows and requires no prior programming or data science experience. Start building smarter business solutions today.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 4m

1 Introduction to Power Platform
Understand the core concepts and setup of the Power Platform ecosystem.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. The Low-Code Philosophy
    Understand how low-code empowers non-developers to build professional solutions.
    6 min
  2. Power Platform Architecture
    Explore how the different parts of the platform communicate with each other.
    7 min
  3. The Big Three: Apps, Flows, and Reports
    Identify the primary roles of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
    6 min
  4. Environments and Security Basics
    Learn how to set up a safe space for building and testing your tools.
    7 min
2 The Foundation of Data
Learn how to speak the language of data and connect to various sources.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Essential Terminology
    Master the vocabulary of tables, records, fields, and schemas.
    6 min
  2. Configuring Data Connectors
    Learn how to link your platform to external data sources like Excel or SharePoint.
    7 min
  3. Understanding Data Sources
    Differentiate between static files and dynamic cloud databases.
    6 min
  4. Ensuring Data Integrity
    Learn why clean data is critical for successful automation and reporting.
    6 min
3 Building Custom Business Apps
Create functional user interfaces to solve specific organizational challenges.
5 lessons · 35 min
  1. Introduction to Canvas Apps
    Understand the 'blank canvas' approach to building mobile and web apps.
    7 min
  2. Designing the User Interface
    Learn how to add buttons, inputs, and galleries to your app.
    7 min
  3. Adding Logic with Formulas
    Use Excel-like expressions to make your app interactive and functional.
    7 min
  4. Solving a Real-World Problem
    Build a simple inventory or request app from scratch.
    8 min
  5. Testing and Debugging
    Identify and fix common errors in your application logic.
    6 min
4 Automating Workflows
Save time by automating repetitive tasks and multi-step processes.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Introduction to Cloud Flows
    Understand how Power Automate triggers actions based on events.
    6 min
  2. Triggers and Actions
    Learn the 'If This, Then That' logic behind every automation.
    7 min
  3. Building Multi-Step Workflows
    Create a sequence of actions that spans multiple apps or services.
    7 min
  4. Automating Repetitive Tasks
    Set up a flow to handle routine email notifications or data entries.
    7 min
  5. Monitoring and Error Handling
    Learn how to check if your flows ran successfully and fix failures.
    6 min
5 Data Analysis and Visualization
Turn complex datasets into interactive reports using Power BI.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Analyzing Complex Datasets
    Learn how to import and shape data for meaningful analysis.
    6 min
  2. Connecting Reports to Data
    Link your Power BI reports to the same data used by your apps.
    7 min
  3. Creating Interactive Visualizations
    Build charts and maps that users can filter and explore.
    8 min
  4. Building a Business Dashboard
    Combine multiple visuals into a single, cohesive reporting screen.
    7 min
  5. Sharing Insights Securely
    Learn how to publish and share your reports with the right people.
    6 min
6 AI, Best Practices, and Deployment
Enhance your solutions with AI and deploy them professionally.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Modern Low-Code Trends
    Explore how the industry is moving towards rapid, decentralized development.
    6 min
  2. AI-Driven Automation Patterns
    Use built-in AI features to process forms or predict outcomes.
    7 min
  3. Low-Code Best Practices
    Learn how to keep your apps and flows organized and maintainable.
    7 min
  4. Secure App Deployment
    Follow the steps to move your solution from development to production.
    6 min
  5. Course Conclusion
    Review your progress and plan your next steps in the Power Platform.
    5 min
Final project

The Integrated Office Solution

You will build a 'Project Tracker' system. This includes a Power App to submit project updates, a Power Automate flow to notify managers of changes, and a Power BI dashboard to visualize project progress and resource allocation.

What you'll get

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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h 4m of practical content

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Coursework summary
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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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (2)

علي عبد الله JO
★ 4 · August 23, 2026

Fantastic learning experience. The pace was perfect, and the examples really solidified the concepts. Big thumbs up!

강지우 KR Verified learner
★ 5 · June 14, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

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