Unify apps, automation, and analytics into a single low-code platform — no coding background needed.
Build business apps, automate workflows, and visualize data in just five days.
Discover how Power Platform empowers business users to solve problems without depending on IT.
Course Overview
The Microsoft Power Platform brings together Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Microsoft Dataverse to create a powerful, unified environment for business innovation. This 5-day instructor-led workshop introduces non-developers and beginners to the entire Power Platform ecosystem through hands-on, real-world scenarios.
Participants will learn how to build canvas and model-driven apps, automate workflows, connect to SharePoint and Dataverse, and design impactful Power BI dashboards — all without writing code. You’ll also explore how these tools work together to form end-to-end business solutions, and how to decide when to use which component.
With labs that build toward a complete device ordering app and a bonus case study on managing conference sessions, this course empowers you to take full advantage of Power Platform in your organization.
Learning Objectives
Power Platform architecture and licensing overview
Building canvas and model-driven Power Apps
Automating approvals using Power Automate
Connecting and modeling data using Microsoft Dataverse
Visualizing insights using Power BI
Integrating SharePoint Online lists as data sources
Managing business processes using business process flows
Structuring cross-platform solutions with real-world labs
Who Should Attend
Business users, team leads, and analysts with no coding experience
Functional managers seeking to automate and digitalize processes
IT support staff evaluating low-code/no-code platforms
HR, finance, operations, and project teams exploring app development
Prerequisites
No development background is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or other Microsoft Office tools is preferred.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Power Platform
Explore the Power Platform ecosystem and how Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI work together.
Module 2: Power Apps Canvas Apps
Design responsive business apps with screens, controls, navigation, and formulas — no coding required.
Module 3: Introduction to Microsoft Dataverse
Build and manage custom data entities, forms, and relationships in Dataverse.
Module 4: Power Apps Model-driven Apps
Create apps powered by business logic, model entities, and guided process flows.
Module 5: Introduction to Power Automate
Automate workflows triggered by new data entries, approvals, and Dataverse events.
Module 6: Introduction to Power BI
Transform and visualize data from Dataverse and SharePoint using interactive dashboards.
Module 7: SharePoint Online Integration
Use SharePoint Online lists as data sources and compare usage against Microsoft Dataverse.
Professional Outcomes
Completing this course prepares you for roles such as Power Platform Specialist, Business App Developer, or Citizen Developer — enabling you to build low-code tools that improve productivity, automate approvals, and empower decision-making.
Certification Details
No specific exam for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course is designed for users with no prior experience in Power Platform or development.
Do I need coding knowledge to attend this workshop?
No. The course is fully beginner-friendly and focused on low-code, no-code tools.
Will I learn both app building and automation?
Yes. You will build canvas and model-driven apps and automate processes using Power Automate.
Is Power BI covered in this course?
Yes. The course includes creating dashboards and visualizing Dataverse and SharePoint data.
Does the course include hands-on projects?
Yes. Every module includes hands-on labs, and there is a bonus case study project.
What is the difference between canvas and model-driven apps?
The course covers both types, including when and how to use each effectively.
Can I integrate Power Platform with SharePoint?
Yes. You will learn to connect apps and dashboards to SharePoint Online lists.
Is this course HRDC claimable?
Yes. It is fully claimable for Malaysian employers under HRD Corp.
Can I arrange this workshop for my company team?
Yes. GemRain offers private, in-house, and virtual sessions for organizations.
Will I receive a certificate after the course?
Yes. You will receive an official GemRain certificate of completion.