Microsoft Power Apps Boot Camp

1. Introduction to Power Apps

• What is Power Apps?
• Role in the Power Platform
• Types of apps

2. Canvas Apps vs Model-Driven Apps

• Key differences
• When to use each type
• Strengths and limitations

3. Licensing Requirements

• Power Apps licenses overview
• Dataverse usage scenarios
• When Premium licensing is required

4. Introduction to Canvas Apps

• Canvas app building blocks
• Designing screens and layout

5. Working with Canvas App Controls, Power Fx & Data Connections

• Controls and properties
• Power Fx fundamentals
• Connecting to data sources (SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse, etc.)
• Building simple formulas and logic

6. Introduction to Dataverse & Model-Driven Apps

• What is Dataverse?
• Tables, columns, relationships
• Overview of model-driven design principles

7. Creating Solutions and Tables in Dataverse

• What are Solutions?
• Creating custom tables and relationships
• Option sets, lookups, and data types
• Understanding primary keys and schema design

8. Creating Model-Driven Apps

• App design and components
• Navigation, sitemap, and app configuration
• Adding forms, views, dashboards

9. Creating and Working with Forms & Views in Model-Driven Apps

• Form types and customization
• Business rules and visibility settings
• View creation and filtering

10. Publishing & Sharing Model-Driven Apps

• App validation and publishing
• Sharing apps and managing permissions

The course covers core concepts including Power Fx formulas, app controls, data connections (SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse), and licensing requirements including Premium licensing scenarios.

Relevant positions:

• Power Platform Developer
• Enterprise Solutions Architect
• IT Application Manager / Specialist
• Digital Transformation Leader
• Business Systems Analyst
• Low-Code/No-Code Developer
• Business Applications Developer
• Process Improvement Specialist
• Citizen Developer / Power User
• Data Analyst
• Systems Administrator
• Automation & Workflow Specialist
• SharePoint Developer

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and capabilities of Microsoft Power Apps within the Power Platform.
• Differentiate between Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps and identify when each is most appropriate.
• Understand Power Apps licensing models and determine when Premium licensing or Dataverse is required.
• Build basic Canvas Apps using screens, controls, Power Fx, and connected data sources.
• Connect apps to SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse, and other supported connectors.
• Understand Dataverse core concepts, including tables, columns, relationships, and schemas.
• Create custom Dataverse tables, relationships, option sets, and lookups.
• Build Model-Driven Apps with forms, views, dashboards, and navigation components.
• Apply business rules, visibility settings, and configuration options within Model-Driven Apps.
• Publish, share, and manage permissions for secure and scalable app deployment.