PL-900
| Formats: | Asynchronous |
| Online | |
| Blended | |
| Level: | Beginner |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Recommended Knowledge | |
| Basic IT Awareness | |
| Problem Solving Mindset | |
| Microsoft 365 Exposure | |
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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
Mastering Low-Code Solutions and Business Automation in South Africa
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to build custom business solutions and automate manual processes is no longer just for developers. The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) course introduces you to the core capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform, enabling you to drive efficiency and innovation within your organization.
At Big Data Labs, located in Randburg, Gauteng, we offer foundational training to help South African professionals understand the business value of low-code technology. This course prepares you to leverage Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages, setting the stage for the PL-900 exam and a globally recognized certification.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for anyone looking to understand the capabilities of the Power Platform, including:
Business Users
Individuals looking to improve team productivity by creating their own simple apps and automated workflows.
Aspiring Analysts
Professionals wanting to understand how data flows from collection to visualization.
IT Professionals
Technical staff needing a foundational grasp of how low-code tools integrate with existing IT infrastructure.
Students & Career Starters
Those looking to add a versatile, high-demand cloud credential to their professional profile.
Prerequisite Skills
This is a foundational course with no strict technical prerequisites, though the following are helpful:
- Basic IT Awareness: General understanding of cloud computing and business processes.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: An interest in identifying and fixing manual business inefficiencies.
- Microsoft 365 Exposure: Experience using basic Office tools like Excel, Teams, or SharePoint.
What One Will Learn (Learning Outcomes)
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the Business Value: Articulate how the Power Platform improves ROI and digital transformation.
- Identify Core Components: Understand the role of Dataverse, Connectors, and AI Builder.
- Build Basic Power Apps: Create simple canvas and model-driven applications.
- Automate Processes: Design basic flows in Power Automate to handle repetitive tasks.
- Analyze Data: Build foundational reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Leverage AI: Use Copilot and AI features to accelerate solution building.
Target Market
This course is essential for South African organizations seeking to empower their "Citizen Developers":
SMEs
Small businesses needing affordable, custom tools without high development costs.
HR & Operations
Automating leave requests, onboarding, and internal reporting.
Public Sector
Improving service delivery through digitized forms and automated tracking.
Customer Service
Using Power Virtual Agents (Copilot Studio) to handle common queries.
Innovation Hubs
Rapidly prototyping ideas into functional applications.
Course Outline: Power Platform Fundamentals
This course provides a high-level overview of the entire Power Platform ecosystem, focusing on practical use cases and core functionality.
Module 1: Describe the Business Value of Power Platform (20–25%)
- Overview of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages.
- Understanding connectors, Dataverse, and environment types.
- Governance and security foundational concepts.
- Case Study: Identifying business problems solved by low-code.
Module 2: Identify Foundational Components (10–15%)
- Microsoft Dataverse: Tables, columns, and relationships.
- AI Builder and its practical applications for business.
- The role of Power Platform Copilot in development.
- Lab: Explore a Dataverse environment.
Module 3: Demonstrate the Capabilities of Power Apps (20–25%)
- Canvas apps vs. Model-driven apps.
- Building apps from data sources like SharePoint or Excel.
- Integrating Power Apps with other services.
- Lab: Build your first functional canvas app.
Module 4: Capabilities of Automation and Analytics (30–35%)
- Power Automate: Cloud flows, desktop flows, and business process flows.
- Power BI: Dashboards, reports, and workspaces.
- Power Pages: Creating external-facing business websites.
- Lab: Create an automated email notification flow and a Power BI report.
Course Features
- Duration: 1–2 days intensive or 2–3 weeks flexible learning.
- Format: Theoretical overviews, interactive demos, and guided labs.
- Certification Exam: PL-900 (60 minutes, 35–45 questions, approx. USD 99).
- Certification Validity: Fundamentals certifications do not expire.
- Delivery: Available in Randburg classroom, live online, or onsite for corporates.
Why Choose PL-900?
The PL-900 course is the perfect "first step" into the world of Microsoft Cloud. It democratizes technology by giving non-coders the power to build professional-grade solutions. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or optimize your current department, this certification provides the fundamental knowledge needed to succeed in a modern, automated workplace.