Microsoft PL-900 Certification Overview

Introduction

• Presenter: Jonathan Silva
• Topic: PL-900 certification from Microsoft for the Power Platform
• Importance: Provides an overview certification for those wanting to work in Power Platform

Importance of PL-900 Certification

• Purpose: Offers a foundational understanding of Power Platform and its applications
• Applications Covered:
  • Five main applications within Power Platform
  • Dataverse, connectors, and AI Builder
• Career Benefits: Helpful for careers in Power Platform

Exam Details

• Microsoft Learn Page: Source for exam details
• Fundamental Knowledge Required:
  • Understanding Power Platform components
  • How components interact with Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Skills Measured:
  • Dataverse, environments, solutions, security, and logic
  • Integration with Azure SQL database

Applications Focused In Exam

• Power Apps
• Power BI
• Power Automate
• Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agent)
• Power Pages

Study and Preparation Resources

• Microsoft Learning Path: Includes practice exams and a study guide
• Pragmatic Works' Training: Comprehensive course for PL-900 preparation
  • Course includes foundational concepts and components of the exam
  • Power Platform fundamentals review

Pragmatic Works' CT XP Tool

• Exam Prep Tool: Offers real-life practice questions
• Features:
  • Exam simulation with real questions
  • Explanation for correct and incorrect answers
  • Video explanations and detailed feedback

Benefits of Certification

• Job Opportunities:
  • Remote jobs in Power Platform in the US
  • Positions like Power BI consultant, SharePoint admin, Power Platform analyst
• Foundation for Advanced Courses: PL-900 is a stepping stone for more advanced certifications

Additional Resources

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