Power Platform Developer Associate
Master advanced Power Platform development skills. Learn to extend and customize the platform with code, create complex solutions, and integrate with external systems.
Course Overview
The PL-400 Power Platform Developer Associate certification validates your expertise in designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting Power Platform solutions. This comprehensive course covers advanced topics including custom development, integration patterns, and extending platform capabilities.
Custom Development
Build custom components, plugins, and solutions
Data Integration
Connect external systems and APIs
Advanced Automation
Complex business process flows
Enterprise Solutions
Scalable platform extensions
Training Details
Format & Duration
- • 5 days intensive training
- • Live virtual classroom
- • Hands-on labs & projects
- • Expert instructor guidance
What's Included
- • Official Microsoft courseware
- • Practice exam voucher
- • Developer environment access
- • Certificate of completion
Prerequisites & Getting Started
Required Experience
- • 1-2 years of development experience
- • Basic understanding of Power Platform
- • Programming knowledge (C#, JavaScript preferred)
- • Familiarity with web technologies and APIs
Recommended Background
- • PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals (recommended)
- • Experience with Microsoft technologies
- • Understanding of software development lifecycle
Achievement Code vs. Official Certification
Our Achievement Code
- • Complete 5-day intensive training
- • Pass internal assessments
- • Hands-on project completion
- • Industry-recognized skills validation
Microsoft Official Certification
- • Schedule exam separately with Microsoft
- • Exam fee: ~AED 605
- • Official Microsoft badge & certificate
- • Global industry recognition
Our training prepares you completely for the official Microsoft certification exam. Many students prefer to complete our program first, then schedule their official certification exam.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Create a technical design
- Design the technical architecture for a solution
- Design authentication and authorization strategy
- Determine when to use serverless computing, plug-ins, or Power Automate
- Design data integration
Module 2: Configure Microsoft Dataverse
- Configure security roles and column security profiles
- Configure environments
- Create and configure custom tables and columns
- Configure business rules and business process flows
Module 3: Create and configure Power Apps
- Create and configure a canvas app
- Create and configure a model-driven app
- Configure forms, views, and commands
- Implement role-based security in apps
Module 4: Configure business process automation
- Create and configure Power Automate flows
- Create custom connectors
- Configure flows to integrate with external systems
- Implement error handling
Module 5: Extend the user experience
- Apply business logic using client-side scripting
- Create custom components
- Create custom pages
- Configure Power Apps portals
Module 6: Extend the platform
- Create plug-ins and custom workflow activities
- Interact with external systems using server-side code
- Create custom APIs and web resources
- Implement caching mechanisms
Module 7: Develop integrations
- Create and configure Azure service connections
- Implement authentication with external systems
- Create and configure web hooks
- Implement data synchronization
Quick Information
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Career Impact
Key Job Roles:
- • Power Platform Developer
- • Solution Developer
- • Technical Consultant
- • Platform Specialist
Next Steps in Career
Solution Architect Expert
→ PL-600
Advanced Specializations
→ Azure Integration