Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Microsoft Power Platform Features for Government

• Main components of the Power Platform
• Integration with Office 365, Dynamics 365, and third-party applications
• Data sources and connectors for government use

Getting Started with Microsoft Power Platform for Government

• Basics of Microsoft Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service (CDS))
• Tables and columns in the context of public sector operations
• Relationships and environments tailored for government entities
• Business rules to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Power Platform admin center for centralized management

Building Simple Applications with Power Apps for Government

• Connecting with common data sources used in government agencies
• Different app types to meet various public sector needs
• No-code artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for enhanced functionality
• Security, governance, and reporting features to ensure compliance
• Power Apps Portals for external user access

Creating Different Applications with Power Apps for Government

• Building a canvas app for customized interfaces
• Basic elements and functions for efficient development
• Connecting to a data source to integrate existing systems
• Creating a model-driven app for structured workflows
• Building blocks including data, user interface, logic, and visualization
• Creating a form to capture and manage information
• Security and access control to protect sensitive data

Automating Processes with Power Automate for Government

• Types of flows to streamline operations
• Flow templates to accelerate implementation
• Recurring flows for regular tasks
• Button flow for user-initiated actions
• Approval requests to ensure proper authorization
• Business process flow to manage complex workflows

Generating Reports and Dashboards with Power BI for Government

• Key parts, concepts, and capacities of Power BI for government use
• Components including workspaces, datasets, reports, and dashboards
• Template apps to expedite development
• Visualizations such as charts, KPIs, maps, and matrices
• Data filters and buttons for interactive reporting
• Transforming and cleaning data for accuracy
• Working with aggregates for efficient data management
• Security and administration to ensure compliance
• Building a simple dashboard to visualize key metrics

Creating Chatbots with Power Virtual Agents for Government

• Key components of chatbot development
• Steps to create a chatbot tailored for public sector use
• Working with topics to address specific user needs
• Testing and publishing the chatbot for deployment
• Analyzing chatbot performance for continuous improvement

Exploring Advanced Power Platform Topics for Government

• Administration guide to manage the platform effectively
• Application lifecycle management for sustained operations
• Best practices to optimize performance and security
• AI Builder capabilities to enhance automation and intelligence

Troubleshooting for Government Users

Summary and Conclusion for Government Audiences