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Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) Course

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Dive into the world of Power Platform. Learn to design, build and deploy business solutions to streamline processes and drive productivity using the Power Platform.

course: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)

Duration: 4 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant PL-200

Prepares for Certification: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate

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Overview

The Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) course teaches you to design, build, and deploy business solutions with Power Platform. You will gain skills in working with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse to streamline processes and improve productivity. This instructor-led training prepares you for the PL-200 exam and the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Practice test
Pre-reading
Personal Learning Path
Certification Guarantee
Email, chat and phone support

Who is the Power Platform Functional Consultant Training Course for?

The PL-200 certification exam is intended for functional consultants who design, implement, and configure Power Platform solutions, with a focus on automation, including Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents. The exam covers several topics, such as identifying automation opportunities, designing and implementing Power Automate workflows and solutions, designing and implementing Power Virtual Agents bots, integrating Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents with other systems and applications, and managing and maintaining Power Platform solutions.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our PL-200 Certification course.

Manage an existing data model

Assign a type for a table including standard, activity, or virtual
Configure tables ownership
Create new tables or modify existing tables
Determine which type of relationships to implement including 1: N and N: N
Donfigure table relationship behaviors including cascading rules
Create new relationships or modify existing relationships
Create new columns or modify existing columns
Create alternate keys for tables
Configure table properties
Configure connection roles

Create and manage processes

Define requirements for business rules
Define and implement business rule logic
Define the scope for business rules
Configure and test business rules
Configure a synchronous classic workflow

Configure Dataverse

Configure Relevance Search
Configure auditing
Perform data management tasks
Configure duplicate detection settings
Configure privacy preferences

Configure security settings

Create and manage business units
Create and manage security roles
Create and manage users and teams
Create and manage column security profiles
Configure hierarchy security
Configure Conditional Access settings

Create model-driven apps

Create and configure forms
Create and configure views
Create and configure charts
Create and configure dashboards
Configure site maps
Select applicable assets for an app including tables, forms, views, business process flows, dashboards, and charts
Share a modeldrive app
Apply organizational branding by using themes

Create canvas apps

Create a canvas app
Configure Dataverse as a data source for an app
Create canvas app screens
Implement form navigation, formulas, variables and collections, and error handling
Build reusable components and component libraries
Configure offline capabilities for apps
Run Power Automate flows based on actions that occur in a canvas app
Interpret App Checker results and resolve identified issues
Test, monitor, and share apps

Create portal apps

Create a portal app
Expose Dataverse data
Configure portal web pages, forms, and navigation
Configure portal security including web roles and page access

Create flows

Describe types of flows and flow components
Trigger a flow by using Dataverse connectors
Run actions by using the Dataverse connector
Implement logic control
Implement dynamic content and expressions
Interpret and act on Flow Checker results
Activate and deactivate flows
Interpret flow analytic data

Create and manage business process flows

Configure a business process flow
Add business rules, workflows, and action steps to a business process flow
Define stages and steps
Configure parallel branches
Manage the business process flow table for a business process flow

Build desktop flows

Describe types of desktop flows
Identify use cases for desktop flows
Differentiate between attended and unattended desktop flows
Record business process tasks

Create chatbot

Assign a chatbot to an environment
Publish a chatbot
Share a chatbot
Add chatbots to Teams and other channels
Monitor and diagnose bot performance, usage, and topic usage

Configure topics

Define topic conversation triggers
Create questions, messages, and conditions
Extract topics from a web page
Implement greetings, escalations, error messages, and statuses
Call a Power Automate flow to run an action

Configure entities

Create custom entities
Implement entities in conversations
Implement variables to store data

Integrate Power BI with Power Apps

Create Power BI visualizations
Create data flows and schedule data flow runs
Filter data
Build reports and dashboards
Publish and share reports and dashboards
Add Power BI tiles to modeldriven apps and canvas apps
Add canvas apps to a Power BI dashboard
Trigger Power Automate flows from Power BI alerts

Implement AI Builder

Determine which AI Builder model type to use
Create an AI Builder model
Prepare source data for use by models
Train, test, and publish a model
Consume a model by using Power Apps
Consume a model by using Power Automate

Integrate Power Apps with Microsoft 365

Add apps to Microsoft Teams
Create a Teams app from a Power Apps app
Create an app directly in Teams
Configure app policies
Create a Teams channel by using Power Automate
Configure and use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel templates

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our PL-200 training.

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. In order to take the PL-200 course, however, some prerequisites are required.

You have the perfect starting point to take this course with these prerequisites:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 applications like Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
Basic understanding of the Power Platform components: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.
Knowledge of data analysis concepts including data types, sources, modeling, and visualization.
Experience with business process automation and workflows.
Understanding of business intelligence concepts such as dashboards, reports, KPIs, and data visualization.
Optional: Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, especially in customer engagement and finance and operations.
Optional: Basic programming and scripting skills, particularly in JavaScript.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Julian Sharp

Julian Sharp delivers high-quality, LIVE instructor-led training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for professionals seeking real-world skills and certification readiness. With decades of industry experience and deep technical expertise, he helps learners master complex solutions efficiently.

Meet the Instructor: Julian Sharp
MCT | MVP | Solution Architect | Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Expert

With 20+ years of experience and over 16 years specializing in Dynamics CRM/365 and Power Platform, Julian has trained thousands of professionals and helped organizations solve real business challenges using Microsoft technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007 and a Microsoft MVP, Julian brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, business-first mindset.

He’s not just an instructor - he’s a community leader, consultant, and solution architect trusted by enterprises across the globe.

Microsoft MVP – Business Applications 
Specialist in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure 
Developer of Microsoft courseware
Speaker & mentor at Microsoft community events

Ready to build solutions with one of the best in the field?

Explore upcoming courses with Julian Sharp to get started.

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Kat Weber

Kat Weber is a Power Platform and Dynamics (CE and F&O) Consultant with 15+ years’ experience in ERP and CRM.

Kat Weber is a Power Platform and Dynamics (CE and F&O) Consultant. She has 15+ years’ experience in ERP and CRM project implementation and 10+ years Dynamics experience as a Business Analyst, Implementation Consultant, and Trainer delivering projects/training in English, German, and Spanish.

Kat has worked as a consultant with implementation partners and end users. Her industry experience includes housing, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy and IoT to name just a few.

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FAQ

FAQs for the Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) course.

What is PL-200 certification?

The Microsoft PL-200 certification is associated with the Power Platform, specifically focusing on the role of a Power Platform Functional Consultant. The PL-200 exam tests candidates on their ability to design solutions that empower organizations to streamline processes and enhance productivity using Microsoft's Power Platform.

How do I prepare for the PL-200 certification exam?

Empower your career with Readynez's specialized course for the Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) exam. Gain the skills to design solutions and optimize business processes. Our expert-led training ensures you're well-prepared to excel in the PL-200 exam, becoming a certified professional in Power Platform consulting. Join Readynez, where we help individuals and teams achieve certification success, unlocking new opportunities for career advancement in the dynamic realm of business solutions.

What are the prerequisites for PL-200 certification?

Hands-on experience with Power Platform, especially in model-driven and canvas apps within Microsoft Power Apps, business process flows in Microsoft Power Automate, and building solutions using Microsoft Dataverse is also important.

How much does the PL-200 exam cost?

The exam fees for Microsoft certification exams including the PL-200 are $165 or €152.

What topics are covered in the PL-200 exam?

The Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) exam syllabus encompasses crucial aspects of solution design. Candidates must adeptly identify business requirements, design comprehensive solutions, and proficiently implement them using Power Platform components like Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents. The exam validates skills in translating business needs into effective solutions, ensuring readiness for dynamic consulting roles.

Is PL-200 certification worth it for my career?

Yes, obtaining the Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) certification is worth it for your career. It validates your expertise in designing solutions with the Power Platform, enhancing your marketability. This certification opens doors to roles involving business process optimization and solution design, propelling your career in the dynamic landscape of Power Platform consulting.

How long does it take to become PL-200 certified?

The time it takes to become Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) certified can vary based on your existing knowledge, experience with the Power Platform, and the time you can dedicate to preparation. On average, candidates may spend several weeks to a few months preparing for the PL-200 exam through a combination of self-study, training courses, and practical application of Power Platform concepts.

Can I take the PL-200 exam online?

You can choose between an online proctored PL-200 exam or an in-person test at a certified facility.

How easy or difficult is it to pass the PL-200 exam?

The difficulty of the Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) exam can vary depending on your prior experience with the Power Platform, solution design, and the time you dedicate to preparation. For those with a solid understanding of Power Platform concepts, the exam may be more manageable.

What is the passing score for the PL-200 exam?

PL-200's passing score is 700. (on a scale of 1-1000).

How can I maintain my PL-200 certification?

The PL-200 certification remains valid for one year, requiring candidates to initiate the renewal process within six months before its expiration date.

How much salary can I get after getting PL-200 certified?

Professionals holding a Microsoft PL-200 certification typically earn an average salary of approximately $90,000 per year, with opportunities for higher earnings depending on experience and geographic location.

Reviews

Feedback from our Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) delegates.

Rebecca Fawcett

The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable on all areas of the course content. The training was well structured and interactive and has filled in a lot of gaps in my existing knowledge. Thanks so much!

Adam Carey

Course content was current and relevant. The trainer was very experienced and knowledgeable, giving good examples for real-life uses throughout the sessions.

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