Microsoft Power Platform App Maker Associate (PL-100)¶

Exam Overview¶

The Power Platform App Maker Associate certification validates your ability to design, build, and deploy Power Apps solutions that simplify, automate, and transform business processes.

Exam Details: - Exam Code: PL-100 - Duration: 120 minutes - Number of Questions: 40-60 questions - Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 - Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select, drag and drop, case studies - Cost: $165 USD - Prerequisites: Experience building Power Apps solutions

Exam Domains¶

1. Design Business Solutions (20-25%)¶

• Solution Requirements Analysis
• Identify business requirements
• Determine app types (canvas, model-driven, portal)
• Design user experiences

• Plan data structure and relationships

• App Architecture

• Choose between canvas and model-driven apps
• Design for mobile and offline scenarios
• Plan for security and compliance
• Design integration requirements

2. Create Apps (30-35%)¶

• Canvas Apps
• Create responsive canvas apps
• Implement app navigation
• Design forms and screens
• Implement controls and components

• Configure accessibility features

• Model-Driven Apps

• Create model-driven apps
• Configure forms and views
• Implement business rules
• Design site maps and command bars

3. Manage Data and Connectors (15-20%)¶

• Dataverse Configuration
• Create and configure tables
• Define columns and data types
• Create relationships

• Implement business rules

• Data Connectors

• Use standard and custom connectors
• Implement data sources
• Configure data operations (CRUD)
• Handle errors and validation

4. Implement Business Logic and AI (15-20%)¶

• Business Process Automation
• Create Power Automate flows
• Implement business process flows
• Configure approval workflows

• Design business rules

• AI Integration

• Use AI Builder models
• Implement form processing
• Add object detection
• Integrate sentiment analysis

5. Validate and Deploy Apps (15-20%)¶

• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Test app functionality
• Perform user acceptance testing
• Validate data integrity

• Test integrations

• Deployment and Sharing

• Share apps with users and groups
• Manage environments
• Implement ALM strategies
• Monitor app performance

Key Power Platform Components¶

Power Apps¶

• Canvas Apps - Pixel-perfect UI design
• Model-Driven Apps - Data-driven applications
• Portals - External-facing websites

Dataverse¶

• Tables - Data storage
• Relationships - Data connections
• Business Rules - Logic without code

Power Automate¶

• Cloud Flows - Automated workflows
• Business Process Flows - Guided processes
• Desktop Flows - RPA automation

AI Builder¶

• Prebuilt Models - Ready-to-use AI
• Custom Models - Trainable AI models

Study Tips¶

Recommended Study Timeline: 6-8 weeks¶

• Weeks 1-2: Power Apps fundamentals and Dataverse
• Weeks 3-4: Canvas apps and connectors
• Weeks 5-6: Model-driven apps and business logic
• Weeks 7-8: AI Builder, testing, and deployment

Key Study Resources¶

• Microsoft Learn: PL-100 learning path (FREE)
• Power Apps Community: Forums and samples
• App in a Day: Hands-on workshop
• Microsoft Documentation: Power Apps documentation

Hands-on Practice Requirements¶

• Build multiple canvas apps
• Create model-driven apps with Dataverse
• Implement Power Automate flows
• Use connectors to various data sources
• Integrate AI Builder models
• Practice sharing and deploying apps

Comprehensive Study Resources¶

👉 Complete Azure Study Resources Guide

Quick Links (PL-100 Specific)¶

• PL-100 Official Exam Page - Registration
• Microsoft Learn - PL-100 Learning Path - FREE study path
• Power Apps Documentation - Complete documentation
• Power Apps Community Plan - Free development environment

Prerequisites and Next Steps¶

Prerequisites¶

• Basic understanding of business processes
• Familiarity with Office 365
• No coding experience required (but helpful)

Career Path¶

• Role Focus: App Maker, Citizen Developer, Business Analyst
• Skills Development: Low-code development, process automation
• Next Steps: Consider PL-200 (Functional Consultant) or PL-400 (Developer)

Remember: PL-100 focuses on building solutions with minimal code. Hands-on app building experience is essential!