2025 Microsoft Power Platform Certification Roadmap

An overview of Microsoft Power Platform certification roadmap.

• Microsoft offers 6 role-based Power Platform certifications, grouped into three levels: Fundamental, Associate, and Expert.

• There are 6 components in Power Platform: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agent, Power Pages, and Microsoft Copilot Studio.

• Each Power Platform certification requires candidates to pass the associated exam in order to attain specific credentials.

• As a set of low-code tools for building apps, workflows, AI bots, and data analytics, Power Platform certifications are suitable for business users and non-IT users.

Welcome to the world of Microsoft Power Platform, a cutting-edge set of tools that makes it easier to create unique business apps with little to no coding knowledge needed. The Power Platform is a game-changer that lets you build unique business apps in a flash without coding expertise. That's right, you can say goodbye to complex programming languages and hello to a world of low-code or even no-code development.

Whether you're a seasoned IT pro or a business user without coding experience, the Power Platform levels the playing field. With its intuitive tools and drag-and-drop interface, anyone can create solutions that address their needs.

From streamlined tools that boost team productivity to powerful analytics dashboards that provide strategic insights, the Power Platform has you covered. Its wide range of capabilities ensures that you can create solutions that grow with your business.

The components of Power Platform.

Microsoft Power BI - A robust business analytics tool that allows users to connect to various data sources, create interactive dashboards, and share insights across the organization.

It offers drill-down capabilities for in-depth analysis and leverages AI for deeper insights and trend forecasting. Power BI is user-friendly, with drag-and-drop functionality, and can be deployed in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. Learn how Power BI can make your reporting life easier.

Microsoft Power Apps - Power Apps empowers you to create unique business solutions – even without coding expertise. Craft web and mobile apps in minutes, connecting them to various data sources. Deploy your creations across platforms with ease.

Power Apps provides templates, pre-built connections, and drag-and-drop tools for a streamlined development experience. Explore our Benefits of using Power Apps post to learn this solution.

Microsoft Power Automate - Streamline your world with Power Automate, Microsoft's powerful cloud-based tool for crafting automated workflows. Build connections between diverse apps and services, eliminating repetitive tasks like data processing, approvals, and sending reminders.

No coding is needed! Power Automate now includes AI Builder, which allows you to build intelligent solutions like document understanding and text recognition within your workflows. Unleash efficiency and innovation.

Explore Power Automate in detail by reading our Everything You Need to Know about Power Automate blog post.

Microsoft Power Virtual Agent - Build intelligent chatbots in a flash with this no-code platform. Its user-friendly interface with pre-made themes and topics ensures a streamlined chatbot creation process.

Empower your business with chatbots that answer common questions, personalize recommendations, and automate routine customer tasks. Boost engagement and satisfaction through seamless customer interactions.

You can learn more about Power Virtual Agent in our blog.

Microsoft Power Pages - Microsoft Power Pages is a low-code, secure enterprise-grade SaaS platform for building, hosting, and managing contemporary external corporate websites.

Microsoft Copilot Studio - A new addition to the Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio enhances the development experience by integrating AI capabilities directly into the platform. It assists users in building, deploying, and managing intelligent applications with ease

Power Pages allows you to quickly build, configure, and publish websites that function flawlessly across web browsers and devices, regardless of whether you are a low-code creator or a professional developer.

You can find a list of the current Power Platform role-based certifications below. They are divided into three levels: Fundamentals, Associate, and Expert.

Without further ado, let's get right to the heart of our discussion: the list of Power Platform certifications, organized by level and includes all the information you need to know about prerequisite examinations and preparation.

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamental Level Certifications

The Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certification is the entry-level credential meant to certify a candidate's knowledge of the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Passing the PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Foundations exam is required for this certification.

Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification validates a person's grasp of it and its capabilities, making them qualified for entry-level work in the Microsoft Power Platform industry. This qualification is also required for various other advanced-level Microsoft Power Platform certifications.

The Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification exam.

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification exam measures candidates' abilities to:

• describe the business value and product capabilities of the Power Platform

• build straightforward Power Apps

• connect data with Dataverse

• build a Power BI Dashboard

• automate tasks with Power Automate

• create chatbots using Power Virtual Agents

Microsoft Power Platform Associate Level Certifications

The Microsoft Power Platform Associate certification, which is intended to verify a candidate's capacity to create Power Platform solutions, is the second level of certification.

Power Platform App Maker Associate (PL-100) - Retired

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate certification is a credential awarded to individuals who have demonstrated their proficiency in designing, building, and deploying custom business applications using Microsoft Power Platform and Power Apps.

This certification course was retired on 30 June 2024. Microsoft introduced the PL-7000 series, a training course without certifications. The PL-7001, PL-7002, and PL-7003 courses are designed to provide more granular and focused training on specific Power Platform capabilities:

• PL-7001: Focuses on Canvas Apps.

• PL-7002: Focuses on Power Automate.

• PL-7003: Focuses on Model-Driven Apps and Dataverse.

Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)

This Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification is awarded to individuals who can configure, design, and implement Power Platform solutions for businesses.

The Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification exam.

The course covers key concepts and elements of the Power Platform and will have hands-on experience in building and customizing solutions using these tools.

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification exam measures candidates' abilities to:

• Configuring the Common Data Service (CDS)

• Creating Power Apps canvas and model-driven apps

• Configuring Power Automate flows

• Building Power BI reports and dashboards

• Implementing Power Platform integrations with external systems

• Designing and implementing custom business processes using the Power Platform

• Managing the lifecycle of Power Platform solutions

Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification aims at solution architects with design and implementation expertise with Power Platform solutions for companies. Those who obtain this certification can exhibit their knowledge and abilities to future employers and clients, allowing them to enhance their careers and increase their earning potential.

The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification exam.

The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification exam measures candidates' abilities to:

• Designing and implementing data models in Power BI

• Creating and formatting visuals and reports in Power BI

• Analyzing data using Power BI

• Configuring and managing Power BI workspaces, datasets, and dashboards

• Integrating Power BI with external data sources and applications

• Managing and maintaining Power BI solutions

• Securing and sharing Power BI content

Check out more about Microsoft Power BI training here.

Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400)

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification enables professionals to demonstrate their expertise in utilizing Power Platform to construct low-code applications, automate workflows, and analyze data.

The Microsoft Power Platform Developer course prepares participants for the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification exam. Throughout the course, students will gain the skills necessary to construct Power Apps, automate flows, and customize the platform to address various business needs and solve intricate problems.

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification exam measures candidates' abilities to:

• Designing and developing Power Apps and Power Automate

• Designing and implementing custom connectors and integrations in the Power Platform

• Configuring and managing Common Data Service (CDS) entities and fields

• Implementing security and access controls in the Power Platform

• Managing the lifecycle of Power Platform solutions

Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-500)

The Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-500) certification is intended for people who wish to demonstrate their knowledge in Power Automate and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This certification verifies the candidate's ability to create and implement automated solutions utilizing technologies such as constructing flows, generating UI flows, and automating desktop applications.

The Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate certification exam.

The Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate certification exam measures candidates' abilities to:

• Designing and building Power Automate flows to automate business processes

• Creating and managing UI flows to automate desktop applications and web-based workflows

• Configuring and managing attended and unattended RPA bots

• Creating custom connectors and integrating with external systems

• Implementing security and access controls for automated solutions

• Managing the lifecycle of Power Automate solutions

Microsoft Power Platform Expert Level Certifications

The Microsoft Power Platform Expert certification, the third and highest level of certification, is intended to certify a candidate's capacity to lead and manage Power Platform systems.

Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600)

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert certification is for those who want to show their proficiency in building and executing solutions based on Microsoft Power Platform technology. This certification confirms the candidate's ability to build and deliver solutions utilizing Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.

The Power Platform Solution Architect course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert certification exam. This is to comprehend the architecture of the Power Platform better and become familiarized with the features so that the certification exam will be easy.

The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert certification exam tests the candidate on the following topics:

• Understanding business requirements and designing Power Platform solutions to meet them

• Designing Power Apps canvas apps and model-driven apps

• Designing Power Automate flows to automate business processes

• Designing and implementing security and access controls for Power Platform solutions

Microsoft Power Platform examination guide.

The average number of questions in the Microsoft Certification exam is 40–60; however, this might vary depending on the exam.

Don't confuse exam duration with your total time at the testing center. The actual exam duration refers solely to the allotted time to answer questions. The seat duration is when you will take reading instructions, sign NDAs, and take breaks (if allowed). Time management is key to success, so practice answering questions within the official exam timeframe.

Microsoft certification exam format and question types

This exam isn't about ticking boxes - it's a multi-faceted challenge! True/false and multiple-choice questions will test your basic knowledge, while performance-based tasks let you showcase your real-world skills. Feeling stumped? Don't worry! Dive into different question types – single answer, multiple answers, even simulations – just like on the real exam. This way, you'll confidently approach exam day, whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer.

Conclusion

This blog covers the complete list of Power Platform certifications. To identify which certificate to take, you must decide what Power Platform knowledge level you want.

Besides the official Microsoft course, we also provide custom-developed courses. These courses result from years of training experience by our Master Trainer, utilizing official Microsoft course materials.

The workshop series is designed to be fully interactive and incorporates frequently asked questions and feedback from various training sessions. Participants find the Custom-Developed Courses beneficial as the training modules are customized to their specific requirements and expectations.

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