Microsoft Power Apps Super User (55265)

Welcome to the Microsoft Power Apps Super User course, designed especially for companies seeking to empower their employees with the ability to create efficient, customizable business applications. Whether you're an individual aiming to enhance your skills or part of a team developing internal applications, this course provides the tools and knowledge to succeed with Power Apps. Discover how Power Apps can transform the way you manage data and workflows in your organization.

We kick off with An Introduction to Power Apps, where you'll learn to build a new app directly from a data source. You'll add, edit, and remove controls, explore basic formulas, and understand the nuances of testing, publishing, and sharing your apps. This section also covers app settings, version history, and even utilising the Power Apps mobile app for on-the-go accessibility. The hands-on lab will guide you through getting started, creating an app from an existing data source, publishing and sharing your creation, and viewing it on a mobile device.

In the Branding and Media lesson, we'll explore strategies for improving your app's visual appeal. Learn why less is often more when it comes to design, and master techniques for duplicating screens, choosing fonts, and matching colors. Practical exercises include setting screen backgrounds, utilizing buttons and icons, and controlling visibility through timers. A comprehensive lab will ensure you understand how to import class data from Excel, work with backgrounds and icons, and duplicate screens effectively.

The next section on Power Apps Controls covers a variety of interface elements essential for data entry and display. You'll use text controls, dropdowns, combo boxes, date pickers, radio buttons, and more. Learn to add and edit data swiftly through forms and visualize data using charts like pie, line, and bar charts. A lab session will walk you through building apps from scratch, adding controls, and implementing formulas for interaction.

Moving on to Data Sources and Logic, you'll explore data storage options and services, and learn how to select the right database for your needs. Gain proficiency in connecting to on-premises data via gateways, and understand delegation for efficient data handling. Use live examples to display data, such as connecting a SharePoint list to an app or using Flow to collect tweets. A dedicated lab experience will help you solidify these concepts with exercises like displaying tweets and creating a reply screen in Power Apps.

Explore the potential of Model-Driven Apps, beginning with an introduction to what model-driven apps are and data storage options. Learn to create model-driven apps and understand their differences from canvas apps. This section includes navigating and editing sample apps in model-driven mode, giving you practical experience through a hands-on lab.

The Power App Integration lesson is your gateway to embedding Power Apps in platforms like Teams and SharePoint Online. Learn to initiate Flows from within a Power App, enhancing your applications' functionality and connectivity. The integration lab will provide a step-by-step guide to embedding your apps seamlessly within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online, expanding their reach and utility.

Finally, in Administration and Maintenance of Power Apps, you'll discover strategies for managing and maintaining your apps effectively. Learn to identify app users, move apps from testing to production, review usage statistics, and manage environments. Exercises in this section include exporting an app for use in another location and managing user access within your test environment.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills needed to harness the full potential of Power Apps, enabling you to build robust business applications that enhance your organization’s efficiency and data management capabilities. You'll be prepared to integrate Power Apps into your company’s digital infrastructure and elevate your team's workflow processes to new heights.