Power Platform Integration with Azure & Custom APIs

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14 hours 27 minutes
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This course teaches how to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform by integrating with external systems, building advanced user experiences, and applying enterprise-grade deployment practices. Designed for developers preparing for PL-400 certification, it focuses on custom connectors, Azure integration, PCF controls, ALM, and DevOps. You’ll begin by creating custom connectors using OpenAPI or Postman, and integrating Power Platform apps with SharePoint, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 services. You'll then use Copilot Studio to automate tasks with conversational bots that trigger Power Automate flows. Next, you’ll dive into user interface customization with Power Apps Component Framework (PCF), enabling rich controls and responsive layouts. You'll also build apps that work offline and use mobile device features like camera, GPS, and barcode scanning. Finally, you’ll manage solutions using Power Platform Pipelines and apply Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices across environments. From deployment stages to role-based access, you’ll automate and monitor enterprise apps with DevOps strategies. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Build scalable integrations with APIs and Microsoft services - Create advanced UI and mobile-ready Power Apps using PCF - Automate tasks with Copilot Studio bots and Power Automate - Apply ALM and DevOps practices to manage full app lifecycles This course is ideal for Power Platform developers and solution architects looking to integrate with enterprise systems and automate deployments. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Microsoft corporation or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of Microsoft corporation. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Syllabus

Connecting to External Systems

In Module 1, learners extend the Power Platform’s capabilities by integrating with external systems using custom and built-in connectors, as well as Copilot Studio. They begin by creating custom connectors, working with OpenAPI or Postman definitions, setting up authentication, adding actions, and testing the connector—including troubleshooting common issues. Next, the module emphasizes built-in integration, guiding use of standard connectors such as SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams to transmit data between Power Apps and Power Automate workflows. The final segment introduces Copilot Studio, where learners design topics and trigger phrases, invoke flows via AI-powered bots, and publish and embed Copilot agents for automation tasks. Practical labs—such as building a custom connector and designing Copilot-based automation—reinforce real-world integration skills aligned with PL‑400 exam objectives in the Extend the platform domain

Power Apps Component Framework & UI Customization

In Module 2, learners explore the creation of Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls to extend UI capabilities in both Canvas and Model‑Driven apps. They'll learn when standard controls fall short—such as for custom sliders, maps, or rich data visualizations—and how to design and build reusable components using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. The module covers manifest configuration, lifecycle event methods (init, updateView, destroy), and data binding to Dataverse fields or datasets. Participants also apply UI/UX design best practices by optimizing control performance—minimizing re-renders, improving responsiveness, and enabling accessibility—and explore mobile/offline scenarios using device features like the camera, GPS, or barcode scanning. Hands-on labs guide students through building, packaging, and deploying real-world PCF controls aligned with PL‑400 exam requirements in the Extend the platform and Extend the user experience domains

Application Lifecycle Management & DevOps

In Module 3, learners develop ALM and DevOps skills tailored to enhancing Power Platform solution governance. They become familiar with Power Platform solutions as the key packaging mechanism to move components across environments, manage dependencies, use environment variables, and validate using tools like the Solution Checker. The module covers Power Platform Pipelines—a low-code approach to CI/CD that lets makers and admins configure Dev, Test, and Production stages within the platform. Learners also explore Azure DevOps integration using Power Platform Build Tools or GitHub Actions, enabling automated source control, build generation, solution export/import, and staging deployments. Through scenario-based labs, students automate end-to-end lifecycle workflows from development to production, and practice troubleshooting and monitoring via deployment logs and performance dashboards—aligning directly with PL‑400 exam domains focused on ALM processes and DevOps automation.