Even if you have no development knowledge, it is now possible to create professional customized applications (or “apps”) using Power Apps. This training will show you how to connect to data sources, create apps, and design a user interface for your organization.
Audience
This training is for super users who want to learn how to create apps using Power Apps.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, although knowledge of the Office 365 environment and its applications would be an asset.
Objectives
Learn about Power Platform’s history and positioning;
Understand environment management;
See the potential for creating apps with Power Apps;
Understand how to use the different modules;
Save app data;
Use Microsoft Dataverse;
Use Power Platform solutions;
Build a model-driven app;
Add a canvas app;
Use components to create advanced interfaces;
Use formulas;
Make apps available to others;
Create portal-style apps;
Extend functionality with AI Builder;
Keep control over your apps;
Troubleshoot your apps.
Teaching method
Example- and demonstration-based instruction with directed exercises.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Power Apps
Learn about Power Apps
Understand Power Apps components
Identify Power App technologies
Understand different ways to create apps with Power Apps
Understand Power Apps environments
Understand connections to data sources
Identify different licences
Chapter 2: Data sources
Learn about different data storage options
Understand pros and cons of SharePoint Online
Understand pros and cons of Microsoft Dataverse
Understand ins and outs of Power Apps data connections
Identify when to use an on-premises data gateway
Use data loss prevention strategies
Chapter 3: Microsoft Dataverse
Learn about Microsoft Dataverse
Learn about Common Data Model
Use customized tables
Understand how to use relationships
Create business rules
Import data into Microsoft Dataverse
Understand how to manage security roles
Manage users and privileges
Create a custom role
Verify user roles
Chapter 4: Solutions for managing your Power Apps apps
Learn about how Power Platform solutions work
Understand solution lifecycle
Learn about how to manage solution delivery
Implement naming conventions
Document and test your solutions
Chapter 5: Creating a model-driven app
Identify Power Apps components for model-driven apps
Design a Power Apps model-driven app
Control security when sharing the app
Incorporate business process flows
Use forms
Add screen elements to your apps
Configure data views
Use dashboards and charts
Chapter 6: Creating a canvas app
Explore screens and commands in Power Apps
Design a canvas app in Power Apps
Use variables in Power Apps
Use functions in Power Apps
Use collections to manage your local data
Use components and component libraries
Design navigation in your app
Use themes to standardize how your apps look and feel
Understand how to manage images and multimedia
Learn how to build a responsive app
Set up app offline management
Manage app versions in Power Apps
Share apps in Power Apps
Improve app performance
Learn about Power Apps component framework
Chapter 7: Creating a portal app
Understand portal components
Set up portal security
Discover portal extension opportunities
Identify templates and their features
Manage portal pages and navigation
Integrate data views from Dataverse
Add forms to portal
Apply a theme to your portal
Chapter 8: Building AI into your apps
Get started with AI Builder
Discover available models in AI Builder
Understand why you need to train your model
Choose the right AI features
Learn about model lifecycles and versions
Share your AI models
Chapter 9: Administering Power Apps services
Discover Power Platform admin center
Analyze Power Apps apps usage
Discover classic Power Apps administration
Optimize app performance
Solve problems
Surround yourself with the best
Benjamin Ejzenberg
Trainer
Benjamin has over 8 years of experience in different institutions in Canada and Europe as an expert in data analytics. Besides having an expertise in the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate), he masters Python, SQL and data science's tools. He holds several certifications such as PL-300 (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst).
Nicolas Georgeault
Trainer
My presence among the Microsoft community over the last 25 years has earned me the title of MVP 13 times by Microsoft. I particularly appreciate the space that's offered to explain things in a simple way and to ensure that knowledge is updated according to transformations. After all these years, I can say that my great understanding of the platforms enables me to anticipate their evolution while keeping a pragmatic eye on the challenges that come with this modernization. For these reasons, I am pleased to be part of our Microsoft training program.
Frédéric Paradis
Certified Trainer and Cloud Architect
As a certified Microsoft trainer, Frédéric describes himself as a Cloud magician who easily navigates the mythical space between technology and reality.
Marc Maisonneuve
Training program director
Marc Maisonneuve has acted as a Training Program Director, professional effectiveness trainer and user tools practice leader at AFI for several years. Mr. Maisonneuve is known for his analytical skills, his legendary calm and his undeniable desire to encourage people to develop their skills. He has the ability to present technological solutions in a natural way and to adapt them to the concrete needs of the workplace.
