Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification, associated with Exam PL-400, is designed for professionals who want to validate their skills in developing and extending solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. This certification is aimed at developers and technical consultants who create applications, workflows, and integrations using Power Platform components.

Exam topics:

1. Power Platform Overview:

   • Understanding Power Platform: Learn about the core components of Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.

   • Development Environment: Explore the development environment and tools available for building solutions with Power Platform.

2. Power Apps Development:

   • Creating Canvas and Model-Driven Apps: Understand how to develop both canvas apps and model-driven apps, including designing user interfaces and implementing app logic.

   • Custom Connectors: Learn how to create and use custom connectors to integrate apps with external data sources and services.

   • Formulas and Expressions: Explore the use of formulas and expressions to add functionality and business logic to your apps.

3. Power Automate Development:

   • Automating Processes: Learn how to design and implement workflows using Power Automate, including creating automated, instant, and scheduled flows.

   • Integration with Services: Understand how to integrate Power Automate with other Microsoft services and third-party applications for enhanced automation.

   • Error Handling and Debugging: Develop skills for managing errors, exceptions, and debugging flows to ensure reliable automation.

4. Power BI Development:

   • Data Modeling: Explore techniques for data modeling in Power BI, including creating data models, relationships, and calculations.

   • Report and Dashboard Design: Learn how to design and develop interactive reports and dashboards to visualize and analyze data.

   • Power BI Service Integration: Understand how to publish and share Power BI reports and dashboards within the Power BI service.

5. Power Virtual Agents Development:

   • Building Chatbots: Learn how to create and configure chatbots using Power Virtual Agents, including designing conversation flows and implementing bot actions.

   • Integration with Other Services: Explore how to integrate chatbots with Power Automate and other Power Platform components to enhance functionality.

6. Solution Architecture and Integration:

   • Solution Design: Understand how to design and architect solutions that leverage Power Platform components to meet business needs.

   • Integration Strategies: Learn how to integrate Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft and third-party applications and services.

7. Customization and Extensibility:

   • Customizing User Interfaces: Explore customization options for user interfaces in Power Apps, including adding custom controls and themes.

   • Extending Functionality: Understand how to extend the functionality of Power Platform components using custom code, plugins, and integrations.

8. Security and Governance:

   • Data Security: Learn about best practices for securing data within Power Platform solutions, including data encryption and user access controls.

   • Governance and Compliance: Explore governance strategies and compliance requirements for managing Power Platform solutions in an organizational context.

9. Deployment and Maintenance:

   • Solution Deployment: Understand how to deploy Power Platform solutions to different environments, including development, testing, and production.

   • Solution Maintenance: Learn strategies for maintaining and updating Power Platform solutions, including handling versioning and updates.

10. Testing and Debugging:

    • Testing Solutions: Explore techniques for testing Power Platform solutions to ensure they meet functional and performance requirements.

    • Debugging Techniques: Develop skills for debugging and resolving issues within Power Platform solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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