Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Training provider:
Iungo Solutions

Duration:
TBC

Awarding body:
Microsoft

Delivery:
Instructor-led virtual or face to face

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Overview

This essential credential validates your understanding of the core capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. You’ll grasp how these powerful tools enable you to create custom applications, automate workflows, analyse data, and build intelligent chatbots, all without extensive coding knowledge. Perfect for business users, aspiring citizen developers, or anyone seeking to drive efficiency and digital transformation within their organisation.

What will I learn?

Introduction to Power Platform
Creating Power Apps and Pages
Copilot and Power Automate Workflows
Power BI

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
Self-employed,
Full-time carer,
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. However, the ideal applicant will have experience using Microsoft Office applications.

If applicants intend to complete any part of this programme online they should ensure that they have a device that is capable of downloading and running the latest desktop version of Microsoft Power BI. The device should

Minimum Processor: Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
Minimum RAM: 8GB
Maximum Age: 5 years

Laptops can be provided to participants who attend the programme in-person.

Assessment

Exam lasting 45 minutes.

Career progression

Upon completion of this programme you can progress into the role of Junior Power Platform Developer. Alternatively, you can complete further qualifications such as the Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) and Power Platform Developer (PL-400).

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

Training provider:
Aspire 2Be

Duration:
1 day

Awarding body:
Microsoft

Delivery:
Tutor-led online

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Overview

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification is designed for individuals looking to demonstrate their understanding of the business value and product capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform. This certification is ideal for beginners who want to start their journey in building solutions with Microsoft Power Platform.

What will I learn?

This course covers the following key areas:

Business Value of Power Platform: Learn how Power Platform can be used to develop tailored business solutions and accelerate business outcomes
Foundational Components: Understand the core components of Power Platform, including Microsoft Dataverse, data connectors, and the security and governance features
Power Apps: Discover how to create simple Power Apps for low-code/no-code solutions
Power Automate: Learn to automate processes using Power Automate and process mining
Power BI: Explore how to build interactive reports and dashboards with Power BI
Power Pages: Identify use cases for creating and managing external facing websites with Power Pages
AI Authoring: Evaluating how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can assist in building solutions

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
Self-employed,
Full-time carer,
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this programme.

Assessment

Exam lasting 45 minutes.

Career progression

Those who analyse data and create reports to support business decisions
Business professionals
IT professionals
Aspiring app makers

Training provider:
NILC

Duration:
1 day

Awarding body:
Microsoft

Delivery:
Tutor-led online

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Overview

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals course introduces learners to the foundational concepts and business value of Microsoft Power Platform. Designed for individuals beginning their journey with low-code and no-code tools, the course explores the core capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Microsoft Dataverse, and Copilot technologies. Learners will gain a solid understanding of how these tools work together to drive automation, enable data integration, and build custom solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration across organisations. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to take the PL-900 certification exam and apply their knowledge to solve real-world business problems.

What will I learn?

After completing this course, learners will be able to describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform services and applications, identify the capabilities of Power Apps for creating canvas and model-driven apps, demonstrate how Power Automate streamlines workflows using cloud and desktop flows, explore how Power Pages supports low-code website creation and self-service customer experiences, and understand the role of Microsoft Dataverse in managing data and applying business logic. Learners will also use Copilot features to accelerate development and enhance app functionality, and manage Power Platform environments with attention to security and governance considerations.

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
Self-employed,
Full-time carer,
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, participants should have a basic understanding of business processes and data management. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint is helpful but not required. No prior coding experience is necessary.

Assessment

The PL-900 exam is a proctored certification assessment that lasts approximately 45 minutes. It includes interactive components and requires a minimum score of 700 out of 1000 to pass. The exam assesses knowledge of Power Platform’s business value, environment management, and the capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.

Career progression

This certification is ideal for aspiring developers, business users, or IT professionals new to Microsoft Power Platform. It serves as a stepping stone toward more advanced certifications such as Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200), Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400), and Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300). Career paths may include roles such as Power Platform Specialist, Business Analyst, or Citizen Developer.