Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Microsoft Power Platform Capabilities
- Core components of the Power Platform
- Interoperability with Office 365, Dynamics 365, and external applications
- Data sources and connectivity options
Onboarding to Microsoft Power Platform
- Fundamentals of Microsoft Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service)
- Data tables and column definitions
- Entity relationships and environment management
- Definition of business rules
- Utilizing the Power Platform admin center
Developing Basic Applications with Power Apps
- Linking standard data sources
- Distinction between application types
- No-code artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
- Features for security, governance, and reporting
- Deployment of Power Apps Portals
Constructing Diverse Applications with Power Apps
- Creation of a canvas app
- Foundational elements and functions
- Establishment of data source connections
- Development of a model-driven app
- Foundational components (data, user interface, logic, visualization)
- Configuration of a form
- Implementation of security and access control measures
Process Automation via Power Automate
- Classification of flow types
- Utilization of flow templates
- Configuration of recurring flows
- Setup of button-triggered flows
- Management of approval requests
- Definition of business process flows
Production of Reports and Dashboards using Power BI
- Power BI architecture, concepts, and capacity models
- Core components (workspaces, datasets, reports, dashboards)
- Application of template apps
- Visual data representation (charts, KPIs, maps, matrices, etc.)
- Use of data filters and interactive buttons
- Data transformation and cleansing procedures
- Handling of aggregate data
- Administrative security protocols
- Construction of a foundational dashboard
Development of Chatbots with Power Virtual Agents
- Identification of key components
- Initialization of a chatbot
- Management of conversation topics
- Testing and publication procedures
- Analytical review of chatbot performance
Examination of Advanced Power Platform Subjects
- Administrative guidelines
- Application lifecycle management strategies
- Recommended best practices for Power Platform
- Integration of AI Builder
Troubleshooting
Conclusion and Summary
Requirements
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics 365 operational concepts
- Working knowledge of application development, workflow automation, and data analytics principles
Target Audience
- Agency and business staff
- Program managers and administrators
- Software developers and engineers
- Data analysts and researchers
Testimonials (4)
Dynamic, adaptive, and informative
Marcia - Complete Coherence
Course - Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Answered all our questions. Led course based on our areas of interest and regularly checked in to make sure we are following.
- Complete Coherence
Course - Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
I really likes Shauns personability and knowledge - he took questions and sent us some useful information to answer our questions as they were specific to the business.
Katie Smith - Complete Coherence
Course - Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
I thought the trainer was really engaging and was very quick on his feet to answer questions that were related to our work and really tailored the teaching towards our needs and went above and beyond to meet them. I could not recommend Shaun enough!