PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals
The Power Platform Fundamentals course enables delegates to learn the business value and product capability of the Microsoft Power Platform. Create simple Power Apps, connect data with Microsoft Dataverse, process with Power Automate, build a Power BI Dashboard and Chatbot with Power Virtual Agents.
Length of course: 1 day
Who should attend this course?
Power Platform Fundamentals is suitable for individuals who want to explore the capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform and utilise it to streamline business processes, create custom apps, and gain insights from data. The intended audience includes:
- Business Users
- Information Workers
- Data Analysts
- Power Users
- Aspiring Power Platform Developers
- IT Professionals seeking to understand the potential of the Power Platform

Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand and articulate the core components of the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Describe the functionalities of Microsoft Dataverse, Connectors, and AI Builder within the Power Platform.
- Recognise the fundamental capabilities and business benefits of the Microsoft Power Platform components.
- Create basic solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, effectively addressing business needs and automating processes.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Public Course
£480 per person *
* prices are stated exclusive of VAT
Private Course
£4,670 per course *
Upcoming Power Platform Fundamentals Courses
Live online events
January 2024
Wed 17 Jan 2024
09:00 AM GMT - 05:00 PM GMT (1 day)
This course enables delegates to learn the business value and product capability of the Microsoft Power Platform. Create simple Power Apps, connect data with Microsoft Dataverse, process with Power Automate, build a Power BI Dashboard and Chatbot with Power Virtual Agents.
More InformationPower Platform Fundamentals Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
Learn about the components of Microsoft Power Platform, ways to connect data, and how organisations can leverage this technology to create business solutions.
Lessons
- Microsoft Power Platform Overview
- Module Summary
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify when to use each Microsoft Power Platform component application to create business solution.
- Learn the value of using Microsoft Power Platform to create business solutions.
- Learn the components and features of Microsoft Power Platform
Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft Dataverse
Dataverse allows you to delve into powerful, scalable data solutions in the cloud. Learn what makes Dataverse tick and how it can work with Microsoft Power Platform to create unique and efficient business solutions.
Lessons
- Microsoft Dataverse Overview
- Module Summary
Lab: Data Modeling
- Create a new Tables.
- Import Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the difference between Dataverse and Common Data Model
- Explain what environments, tables and columns are in Dataverse.
Module 3: Get Started with Power Apps
Learn about the value and capabilities of Power Apps, and ways other organisations have leveraged this technology to build simple applications for their business.
Lessons
- Introduction to Power Apps
- How to build a canvas app
- How to build a model-driven app
- Lab: How to build a canvas app
- Lab: How to build a model-driven app
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Learn how organisations digitise their processes using Power Apps
- See Power Apps in action and learn options for making your first app.
- Learn about what Power Apps is and its business value.
Module 4: Get Started with Power Automate
Learn how users can leverage Power Automate to improve business efficiency and productivity.
Lessons
- Power Automate Overview
- How to Build an Automated Solution
Lab: How to build an automated solution
- After completing this module, students will be able to:
- See how Power Automate works and looks from the user’s perspective.
- Build a simple flow.
- Learn the business value and features of Power Automate
Module 5: Get Started with Power BI
Learn how organisations can use Power BI to easily clean, display, and understand data to ensure better informed decisions.
Lessons
- Power BI Overview
- How to Build a Simple Dashboard
- Lab: How to build a simple dashboard
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- See how Power BI works and looks from the user’s perspective.
- Learn how to build a simple Power BI dashboard.
- Describe the business value and features of Power BI
Module 6: Introduction to Power Virtual Agents
Learn about the value and capabilities of Power Virtual Agents and ways organisations can leverage this technology to build chatbot solutions for their business.
Lessons
- Power Virtual Agents overview
- How to build a chatbot
After completing this module, students will be able to
- Describe the business value and features of Power Virtual Agents
- Build a basic chatbot.
Learn essential components that make up Power Virtual Agents and chatbots.