Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200)¶

Exam Overview¶

The Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification validates your ability to configure Power Platform solutions, implement features, and guide organizations through digital transformation.

Exam Details: - Exam Code: PL-200 - 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 implementing Power Platform solutions

Exam Domains¶

1. Configure Microsoft Dataverse (25-30%)¶

• Dataverse Design
• Design tables and columns
• Create relationships and lookups
• Configure choice columns and file storage

• Implement table ownership and access teams

• Business Logic

• Configure business rules
• Create calculated and rollup columns
• Implement workflows and actions
• Configure duplicate detection

2. Create Apps by Using Power Apps (20-25%)¶

• Model-Driven Apps
• Create and configure apps
• Design forms, views, and charts
• Configure business process flows

• Implement dashboards

• Canvas Apps

• Create responsive apps
• Implement controls and components
• Configure app navigation
• Integrate with data sources

3. Create and Manage Power Automate (15-20%)¶

• Cloud Flows
• Create automated, instant, and scheduled flows
• Implement approvals
• Configure trigger conditions

• Use expressions and dynamic content

• Business Process Flows

• Design multi-stage processes
• Implement branching logic
• Configure security for processes

4. Implement Power Virtual Agents Chatbots (10-15%)¶

• Chatbot Creation
• Design conversation flows
• Implement topics and entities
• Configure authentication
• Deploy chatbots across channels

5. Integrate Power Apps with Other Apps and Services (15-20%)¶

• Data Integration
• Use connectors (standard and custom)
• Implement Dataverse integration
• Configure AI Builder

• Integrate with Dynamics 365

• API Integration

• Create custom connectors
• Use Microsoft Graph
• Implement webhooks

6. Perform Solutions Deployment and Testing (5-10%)¶

• Application Lifecycle Management
• Create and manage solutions
• Implement solution components
• Deploy across environments

• Configure environment variables

• Testing and Validation

• Perform UAT
• Test integrations
• Validate data migration
• Document solutions

Key Power Platform Components¶

Microsoft Dataverse¶

• Tables - Structured data storage
• Business Rules - No-code logic
• Security Roles - Access control
• Plug-ins - Custom business logic

Power Apps¶

• Model-Driven - Data-centric apps
• Canvas - Experience-centric apps
• Portals - External websites

Power Automate¶

• Cloud Flows - Process automation
• Desktop Flows - RPA
• Process Advisor - Process mining

Power Virtual Agents¶

• Topics - Conversation paths
• Entities - Data extraction
• Analytics - Bot performance

Study Tips¶

Recommended Study Timeline: 8-10 weeks¶

• Weeks 1-2: Dataverse fundamentals and configuration
• Weeks 3-4: Model-driven and canvas apps
• Weeks 5-6: Power Automate and business processes
• Weeks 7-8: Integration and connectors
• Weeks 9-10: ALM, testing, and practice exams

Key Study Resources¶

• Microsoft Learn: PL-200 learning path (FREE)
• Power Platform Admin Center: Hands-on management
• Community Forums: Power Platform community
• App in a Day: Workshop materials

Hands-on Practice Requirements¶

• Configure Dataverse tables and relationships
• Build model-driven and canvas apps
• Create complex Power Automate flows
• Implement business process flows
• Configure AI Builder models
• Manage solutions and deployments

Comprehensive Study Resources¶

👉 Complete Azure Study Resources Guide

Quick Links (PL-200 Specific)¶

• PL-200 Official Exam Page - Registration
• Microsoft Learn - PL-200 Learning Path - FREE study path
• Power Platform Documentation - Complete documentation
• Power Apps Community Plan - Free environment

Prerequisites and Next Steps¶

Prerequisites¶

• Experience with business processes
• Power Platform fundamentals (PL-900 recommended)
• Understanding of data modeling
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365

Career Path¶

• Role Focus: Functional Consultant, Solution Architect, Business Analyst
• Skills Development: Business process automation, digital transformation
• Next Steps: Consider PL-400 (Developer) or PL-600 (Solution Architect)

Remember: PL-200 focuses on configuring solutions and guiding implementations. Business process understanding combined with Power Platform expertise is key!