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Microsoft

Applications Developer

Microsoft via edX Professional Certificate

Overview

This program offers a foundational understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform, encompassing Power BI, Power Apps (Canvas Apps), and Power Automate. Participants will gain essential skills in organizing and structuring their Power BI environment through workspaces and managing semantic models to develop insightful reports and dashboards. Key areas of focus include access control, collaboration strategies, and ensuring data integrity for effective data-driven decision-making.

The Power Apps module introduces the initial steps in creating canvas applications. The program emphasizes grasping fundamental app development principles within the platform, building basic user interfaces, and structuring initial app functionality. The focus is on the foundational creation process, providing a solid starting point for developing custom business applications.

The Power Automate module equips learners with the fundamentals to design, build, and implement automated workflows. Participants will learn how to trigger flows, utilize connectors to integrate with various services, and manipulate data within automated processes. This module also develops the ability to identify manual tasks suitable for automation and create efficient, error-free workflows to enhance operational efficiency and overall productivity.

The program culminates in a practical demonstration of the ability to build applications across these platforms. This involves showcasing acquired skills and knowledge in the application development process, emphasizing a functional understanding of creating effective and integrated solutions. The primary focus is on applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios, validating competence in building solutions utilizing the core capabilities of the Power Platform for data analysis, application development, and process automation.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Power BI: Manage workspaces and semantic models

Learn how to manage workspaces and semantic models in Power BI. This includes understanding the organization and handling of data for reporting and analysis within the Power BI environment, focusing on collaborative areas for dashboards and reports.



Course 2: Building Power Apps: From Creation to Advanced Formulas

You will learn the fundamentals of creating a canvas app within the Power Apps platform and learn to enhance Power Apps canvas apps with basic formulas.



Course 3: Power Automate: Automate a business process

Learn to automate business processes using Power Automate. Gain skills in designing and implementing automated workflows to streamline tasks and increase efficiency



Course 4: Validate your app maker skills

You will learn and validate your application development skills, focusing on practical application and skill demonstration.



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