Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform for Business

Offered By: FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to improve your business processes with Microsoft Power Platform

This course has been created in partnership with Microsoft.

Microsoft Power Platform is an incredibly dynamic business tool. It offers a range of Power Apps that are designed to streamline processes and improve productivity.

This four-week course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Microsoft Power Platform and show you how the functionality of the Power Apps can improve your business.

The skills and knowledge you acquire on this course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certification exam.

Explore the capability of Power BI and Dataverse for data storage and data analysis

Dataverse allows its users to effectively store and manage data drawn from a range of applications. While collecting data is imperative for business, it is not useful in its raw form.

You’ll learn how to combine Dataverse with the functionality of Power BI to collect and transform data into highly valuable insights and interactive visuals.

Boost your web development with chatbots and Power Virtual Agents

Web development and website management is made easy with Microsoft Power Apps. You’ll learn to use the bucket of tools provided by Microsoft for automation, app integration, and the creation of chatbots and Virtual Agents.

In doing so, you’ll increase productivity and efficiency, saving your business valuable time and money.

Learn how to take your business to the next level with Microsoft

With expertise from the world’s leading technology company, you’ll be empowered with the capability to leverage the Power Platform and Power Apps to propel your business to success.

This course is designed for individuals who wish to improve the productivity and efficiency of their business by understanding the capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform.

To fully engage with this course you’ll need access to Microsoft Power Platform. Some elements of the course require an organisational login. Please ensure access to Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents before enrolling on this course.

Syllabus

Introducing the Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse and Power Apps

Welcome to the course
Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
Introduction to Dataverse
Introduction to Power Apps
Weekly wrap up

Canvas apps, model-driven apps and Power Apps portals

Welcome to week 2
How to build a canvas app
How to build a model-driven app
Power Apps portals
Weekly wrap up

Power Automate, automated solutions and Power BI

Welcome to week 3
Introduction to Power Automate
How to build an automated solution
Introduction to Power BI
Weekly wrap up

Dashboards, Power Virtual Agents and chatbots

Welcome to week 4
How to build a simple dashboard
Introduction to Power Virtual Agents
How to build a basic chatbot
Course wrap up

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