This course introduces learners to building AI-first business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Students will learn how to design intelligent solutions, create and manage data in Microsoft Dataverse, build apps and portals with Power Apps, and automate business processes using Power Automate and AI Builder. The course combines low-code development with generative AI capabilities to help organisations improve productivity and streamline operations.

This course is designed for:

• Business users who want to create applications and automate processes without extensive coding experience.
• Power Platform makers and citizen developers building business solutions.
• Business analysts seeking to improve workflows through automation and AI.
• Functional consultants working with Microsoft business applications.
• IT professionals supporting low-code and AI-powered business solutions.

Required

• Basic computer literacy.
• Familiarity with common business processes and workflows.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 applications.

Recommended

• Experience using Microsoft Power Platform is beneficial but not required.
• Understanding of data management concepts.
• Interest in low-code application development and automation.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Design AI-powered business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Create effective prompts for generative AI capabilities within Power Platform.
• Transform business requirements into solution designs using AI-assisted planning tools.
• Build and manage secure data models using Microsoft Dataverse.
• Create and maintain Dataverse tables, columns, and security roles.
• Develop canvas apps and model-driven apps using Power Apps.
• Configure forms, dashboards, and visualisations to support business processes.
• Create customer-facing portals using Power Pages.
• Automate business processes using Power Automate workflows.
• Build approval and business process automation solutions.
• Use Dataverse triggers and actions within automated workflows.
• Create AI Builder prompts that leverage organisational data stored in Dataverse.
• Extend business applications with AI-driven insights and automation capabilities.
• Apply security and governance principles when building Power Platform solutions.

Get Started with AI-First Solutions in Microsoft Power Platform

• Design AI-Powered Business Solutions with Microsoft Power Platform
• Create Effective Prompts for Generative AI Training Tools
• Turn Business Ideas into Power Platform Solutions with Plans

Build Your Data Model with Microsoft Dataverse

• Create Tables in Dataverse
• Create and Manage Columns within a Table in Dataverse
• Get Started with Security Roles in Dataverse

Build Intelligent Apps and Portals with Microsoft Power Apps

• Get Started with Power Apps Canvas Apps
• Customise a Canvas App in Power Apps
• Publish, Share, and Maintain a Canvas App
• Get Started with Model-Driven Apps in Power Apps
• Configure Forms, Charts, and Dashboards in Model-Driven Apps
• Core Components of Power Pages
• Explore Power Pages Design Studio

Automate and Extend Your Solutions with AI in Microsoft Power Automate

• Get Started with Power Automate
• Use Dataverse Triggers and Actions in Power Automate
• Build Approval Flows with Power Automate
• Create AI Builder Prompts Using Your Own Dataverse Data