Automation Tool - Power Automate & Power App
Turn a departmental business need into a practical application with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate. This course introduces a low-code approach to connecting data, designing screens, and building application logic without requiring prior programming experience. Through guided exercises and a workshop based on a workplace use case, participants develop an app prototype and explore how automation can support its workflow. The program concludes with a demonstration, feedback, and a plan for further workplace application.
Course at a Glance
| Description | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days; a 1-day foundation program is also available. |
| Format | Classroom workshop. |
| Learning Approach | Hands-on workshop and guided build-along. |
| Prerequisites | No prior programming experience required. |
| Core Topics | Power Apps, data connections, UI/UX, app logic, formulas, and Power Automate integration. |
| Course Output | A working Power Apps prototype based on a departmental use case. |
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of Power Apps within the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Connect an application to a relevant data source.
- Design screens and navigation around user needs.
- Apply formulas and application logic to support core features.
- Integrate Power Automate into an application workflow.
- Develop and demonstrate an app prototype for a workplace use case.Â
Course Outline
Day 1 — Design & Build the Application
Module 1: Introduction to Power Apps
Explore Power Apps and the Power Platform. Understand the application-building workflow and connect to a data source.
Module 2: Navigation & UI/UX Design
Design application screens and navigation with a focus on clear, usable interactions.
Module 3: App Logic & Features
Build the logic and features needed to support the selected business task.
Module 4: Application Workshop
Begin developing an app prototype based on a departmental use case.
Day 2 — Extend Features & Integrate Automation
Module 5: Advanced Formulas
Apply more advanced formulas to extend application functionality and handle data requirements.
Module 6: Automation Integration
Explore how Power Automate can connect with the app to support its business workflow.
Module 7: Guided Application Workshop
Continue building and refining the prototype with instructor guidance.
Module 8: Demonstration, Feedback & Application Planning
Present the application, receive feedback, and identify the next steps for workplace use.
Optional 1-Day Foundation Program
A focused introduction covering Power Apps, data connections, basic UI/UX and screen navigation, followed by an application workshop and a presentation with feedback.
Who Should Attend
Professionals, managers, and departmental teams who want to build practical applications and improve workplace processes using low-code tools. The course is suitable for participants without a programming background who can identify a business task or process to use as the basis for their application.