Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
- Overview of Power Platform:
- Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform and its components: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
- The role of the Power Platform Functional Consultant in organizations.
Module 2: Configure Microsoft Dataverse
Module 3: Create Apps Using Microsoft Power Apps
- Canvas Apps:
- Designing Canvas apps, focusing on user interface (UI) elements like buttons, labels, galleries, and forms.
- Understanding the layout of Canvas apps and implementing formulas using Power Fx.
- Model-Driven Apps:
- Creating model-driven apps that are based on the data in Dataverse.
- Customizing forms, views, and dashboards within model-driven apps.
- Power Pages:
- Building and configuring Power Pages for external-facing websites that interact with Dataverse.
- Customizing forms and lists within Power Pages and controlling navigation and security.
Module 4: Create and Manage Logic and Process Automation
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Power Automate Flows:
- Creating automated workflows using Power Automate.
- Using triggers, actions, conditions, and loops to automate business processes.
- Integrating Power Automate with other apps and services for seamless automation.
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Business Process Flows:
- Designing business process flows to guide users through a defined series of steps.
- Customizing business process flows based on organizational processes.
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Power Fx Logic:
- Using Power Fx to implement custom logic in Canvas apps.
- Writing formulas and expressions in Power Fx to control the behavior of apps and flows.
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Error Handling:
- Implementing error handling in automated flows.
- Troubleshooting and debugging flows using Power Automate.
Module 5: Manage Environments
- Environment Configuration:
- Managing environments in Power Platform, including creating, configuring, and managing environments for different purposes (e.g., development, testing, production).
- Understanding environment security and user roles.
- Solution Management:
- Creating and managing solutions to package, deploy, and migrate customizations and configurations.
- Importing and exporting solutions between environments.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies:
- Setting up DLP policies to prevent data from being shared inappropriately across environments.
- Managing DLP rules to control which connectors can be used within an environment.
Module 6: Implement Solution Strategies
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Solution Lifecycle Management:
- Managing the lifecycle of a solution from development to deployment.
- Using version control and managing solution updates.
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Deployment and Change Management:
- Managing deployment processes using Azure DevOps and ALM practices.
- Setting up change management strategies to ensure smooth rollouts and version control.
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User Training and Adoption:
- Creating training materials and providing user support for Power Platform solutions.
- Driving adoption and ensuring users get the most out of the solutions deployed.
Module 7: Power Virtual Agents
- Creating Chatbots:
- Designing and building intelligent chatbots with Power Virtual Agents.
- Integrating bots with Microsoft Teams, websites, and other applications.
- Automating Bot Actions:
- Connecting Power Virtual Agents with Power Automate to trigger workflows from within the chatbots.
