Power Platform App Maker (PL-100) Practice Plan¶

Overview¶

Exam: PL-100 - Microsoft Power Platform App Maker Associate Timeline: 8-10 weeks Study Time: 8-12 hours per week Difficulty: Associate level Prerequisites: PL-900 knowledge or equivalent experience

Study Resources¶

Official Microsoft Learn PL-100 Path (FREE)
Power Platform Documentation
Complete Azure Study Resources
README.md in this directory

Week-by-Week Breakdown¶

Week 1-2: Design Business Solutions¶

Focus Areas: - Analyze business requirements - Design solution architecture - Plan dataverse data model - Select appropriate Power Platform components

Hands-on Labs: - [ ] Gather and document requirements - [ ] Create solution architecture diagrams - [ ] Design table relationships in Dataverse - [ ] Plan security roles and permissions - [ ] Prototype solution flow

Practice: 40-50 questions on solution design

Week 3-4: Analyze and Visualize Data¶

Focus Areas: - Connect to data sources - Create Power BI reports - Build dashboards - Implement Power BI in apps

Hands-on Labs: - [ ] Connect Power BI to multiple data sources - [ ] Create complex visualizations - [ ] Build interactive dashboards - [ ] Embed Power BI in Power Apps - [ ] Configure data refresh - [ ] Implement row-level security

Practice: 40-50 questions on data visualization

Week 5-6: Create Apps¶

Focus Areas: - Build canvas apps - Create model-driven apps - Implement forms and views - Configure app settings

Hands-on Labs: - [ ] Create canvas app from blank - [ ] Build responsive UI with containers - [ ] Implement complex formulas - [ ] Create model-driven app - [ ] Customize forms and views - [ ] Configure business rules - [ ] Implement app themes - [ ] Add offline capabilities

Practice: 60-70 questions on app creation

Week 7: Build Automation¶

Focus Areas: - Create cloud flows - Build desktop flows (RPA) - Configure business process flows - Implement approvals

Hands-on Labs: - [ ] Create automated cloud flows - [ ] Build scheduled flows - [ ] Implement approval workflows - [ ] Create desktop flow with recorder - [ ] Configure business process flow - [ ] Add conditions and loops - [ ] Handle errors in flows

Practice: 50-60 questions on automation

Week 8-10: Practice and Final Preparation¶

Daily Activities: - [ ] Complete 4-5 full practice exams - [ ] Build end-to-end solution project - [ ] Review weak areas thoroughly - [ ] Practice timed scenarios - [ ] Final review of notes

Practice Exams: - [ ] Exam 1: _% - [ ] Exam 2: % - [ ] Exam 3: __% - [ ] Exam 4: _____%

Key Topics Checklist¶

Design Business Solutions (10-15%)¶

Analyze and Visualize Data (10-15%)¶

Create Apps (35-40%)¶

Build Automation (25-30%)¶

Critical Skills¶

Canvas App Development¶

Master formula language (similar to Excel)
Implement collections and variables
Create responsive layouts
Handle delegation warnings
Optimize app performance

Model-Driven Apps¶

Design table relationships
Configure forms with business rules
Create custom views
Implement command bar buttons
Configure sitemap navigation

Power Automate¶

Understand trigger types
Implement conditions and loops
Handle arrays and objects
Configure retry policies
Monitor flow analytics

Hands-on Project Ideas¶

Expense Management App: Canvas app with approval flow
Help Desk Solution: Model-driven app with business process flow
Dashboard Portal: Power BI embedded in canvas app
Document Processing: Desktop flow with OCR
Asset Tracking: Full solution with mobile app

Exam Strategy¶

Scenario-based questions dominate
Know when to use canvas vs model-driven
Understand formula syntax
Practice building apps quickly
Know connector capabilities

Additional Resources¶

Success Tip: Build real applications throughout your study. App Maker is a hands-on exam requiring practical experience.