Microsoft Power Apps Introduction
Level: Foundation
Build Business Apps Without Coding Experience
Create & Customise Microsoft Canvas Apps
Connect Apps to Microsoft 365 & Business Data
Streamline & Automate Everyday Business Processes
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
Available upon request
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
Available upon request
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This Introduction to Power Apps course provides a practical introduction to Microsoft's low-code application development platform, enabling learners to create business applications without traditional software development experience. Designed for beginners, the course focuses on Canvas Apps and demonstrates how organisations can use Power Apps to digitise processes, improve productivity and replace manual tasks with easy-to-use business solutions. Learners will gain hands-on experience building applications, connecting to data sources and sharing solutions with colleagues across their organisation. Throughout the course, delegates will learn how to design, build and customise their own Power Apps, using data stored in Microsoft 365 and other common business systems. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, learners will develop the confidence to create simple business applications that solve everyday workplace challenges.
Target Audience
- Business users looking to create their own applications without coding
- Administrative and operational staff seeking to automate manual processes
- Microsoft 365 users interested in low-code application development
- Professionals responsible for improving business processes and productivity
- Anyone looking to gain practical experience with Microsoft Power Apps
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of Microsoft Power Apps
- Create Canvas Apps using existing data sources
- Connect Power Apps to Microsoft 365 services and business data
- Build user-friendly screens and navigation
- Configure forms and controls within Power Apps
- Customise applications to support business requirements
- Save, publish and share Power Apps with other users
- Apply Power Apps to streamline and improve business processes
- Identify opportunities to use low-code solutions within your organisation
This Introduction to Power Apps course provides a practical introduction to Microsoft's low-code application development platform, enabling learners to create business applications without traditional software development experience. Designed for beginners, the course focuses on Canvas Apps and demonstrates how organisations can use Power Apps to digitise processes, improve productivity and replace manual tasks with easy-to-use business solutions. Learners will gain hands-on experience building applications, connecting to data sources and sharing solutions with colleagues across their organisation. Throughout the course, delegates will learn how to design, build and customise their own Power Apps, using data stored in Microsoft 365 and other common business systems. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, learners will develop the confidence to create simple business applications that solve everyday workplace challenges.
Target Audience
- Business users looking to create their own applications without coding
- Administrative and operational staff seeking to automate manual processes
- Microsoft 365 users interested in low-code application development
- Professionals responsible for improving business processes and productivity
- Anyone looking to gain practical experience with Microsoft Power Apps
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of Microsoft Power Apps
- Create Canvas Apps using existing data sources
- Connect Power Apps to Microsoft 365 services and business data
- Build user-friendly screens and navigation
- Configure forms and controls within Power Apps
- Customise applications to support business requirements
- Save, publish and share Power Apps with other users
- Apply Power Apps to streamline and improve business processes
- Identify opportunities to use low-code solutions within your organisation
Microsoft Power Apps Introduction
- What are Power Apps
- What Power Apps are and how they can be used to create business apps
- Where Power Apps can be used and shared, including Teams, browser access, and mobile devices
- Overview of the Power Apps user interface and key capabilities
- The difference between Canvas Apps and model-driven apps
- This course focuses on Canvas Apps.
- Overview of connectors and how they allow Power Apps to work with different data sources
- Impact of different connections on data management
- Create a Power App from existing data
- For this exercise, learners can use either an Excel file or a SharePoint list as the app’s data source.
- While creating the app, learners will practise working with the following Power Apps features:
- Screens
- Galleries
- Icons
- Buttons
- Power Apps expressions and functions
- Filtering data in an app
- Triggering a Power Automate flow from a Power App
- Managing Power App versions and publishing updates
- Assigning co-owners to a Power App
- Assigning users to a Power App
Microsoft Power Apps Introduction
- What are Power Apps
- What Power Apps are and how they can be used to create business apps
- Where Power Apps can be used and shared, including Teams, browser access, and mobile devices
- Overview of the Power Apps user interface and key capabilities
- The difference between Canvas Apps and model-driven apps
- This course focuses on Canvas Apps.
- Overview of connectors and how they allow Power Apps to work with different data sources
- Impact of different connections on data management
- Create a Power App from existing data
- For this exercise, learners can use either an Excel file or a SharePoint list as the app’s data source.
- While creating the app, learners will practise working with the following Power Apps features:
- Screens
- Galleries
- Icons
- Buttons
- Power Apps expressions and functions
- Filtering data in an app
- Triggering a Power Automate flow from a Power App
- Managing Power App versions and publishing updates
- Assigning co-owners to a Power App
- Assigning users to a Power App
There is no formal examination or assessment associated with this course. Instead, learners will develop and demonstrate their understanding through a series of practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world business scenarios completed throughout the training day. These activities are designed to reinforce learning and help delegates apply Power Apps techniques to create business applications, connect to data sources, customise app functionality and share solutions with other users. By completing practical exercises throughout the course, learners will gain the confidence to build and deploy no-code and low-code applications that support business processes and improve productivity. For learners seeking accredited Microsoft Power Platform training and certification pathways, please contact us to discuss the options available.
There is no formal examination or assessment associated with this course. Instead, learners will develop and demonstrate their understanding through a series of practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world business scenarios completed throughout the training day. These activities are designed to reinforce learning and help delegates apply Power Apps techniques to create business applications, connect to data sources, customise app functionality and share solutions with other users. By completing practical exercises throughout the course, learners will gain the confidence to build and deploy no-code and low-code applications that support business processes and improve productivity. For learners seeking accredited Microsoft Power Platform training and certification pathways, please contact us to discuss the options available.
- One day of instructor-led training delivered by NILC’s Microsoft-certified trainers
- Comprehensive supporting learning materials
- Course recording provided after the training day (virtual live delivery only)
- NILC course completion certificate
- One day of instructor-led training delivered by NILC’s Microsoft-certified trainers
- Comprehensive supporting learning materials
- Course recording provided after the training day (virtual live delivery only)
- NILC course completion certificate
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Learners should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes. Previous experience of Power Apps, programming or software development is not required.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Learners should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes. Previous experience of Power Apps, programming or software development is not required.
Who is the Microsoft Power Apps Introduction course suitable for?
The course is designed for business users who want to create their own applications without traditional software development skills. It is particularly suitable for administrators, operational staff, Microsoft 365 users and professionals looking to digitise or improve everyday business processes.
Do I need any previous Power Apps experience?
No. This is a Foundation-level course designed for beginners. Previous experience using Power Apps is not required, although you should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes.
Do I need coding or programming experience?
No. Power Apps is a low-code platform, and no previous programming or software development experience is required for this course. You will be introduced to the expressions and functions needed to customise your applications during the training.
Who is the Microsoft Power Apps Introduction course suitable for?
The course is designed for business users who want to create their own applications without traditional software development skills. It is particularly suitable for administrators, operational staff, Microsoft 365 users and professionals looking to digitise or improve everyday business processes.
Do I need any previous Power Apps experience?
No. This is a Foundation-level course designed for beginners. Previous experience using Power Apps is not required, although you should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes.
Do I need coding or programming experience?
No. Power Apps is a low-code platform, and no previous programming or software development experience is required for this course. You will be introduced to the expressions and functions needed to customise your applications during the training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is designed for business users who want to create their own applications without traditional software development skills. It is particularly suitable for administrators, operational staff, Microsoft 365 users and professionals looking to digitise or improve everyday business processes.
No. This is a Foundation-level course designed for beginners. Previous experience using Power Apps is not required, although you should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes.
No. Power Apps is a low-code platform, and no previous programming or software development experience is required for this course. You will be introduced to the expressions and functions needed to customise your applications during the training.
You will learn how to create and customise Canvas Apps, connect apps to existing business data, create screens and navigation, work with controls and forms, filter information and publish and share your completed apps with other users.
Power Apps can be used to create applications that support a wide variety of everyday business processes, such as capturing information, managing requests, tracking records and replacing manual or spreadsheet-based processes with easy-to-use digital solutions.
Yes. Canvas Apps are the main focus of the course. You will create an app from existing data and learn how to work with screens, galleries, icons, buttons, expressions and functions to customise how your app looks and behaves.
You will learn how Power Apps connects to different data sources using connectors. During the practical exercise, you can create an app using data stored in either an Excel file or a Microsoft SharePoint list.
Yes. You will be introduced to the integration between Power Apps and Power Automate and learn how a Power Automate flow can be triggered directly from a Power App.
Yes. The course covers managing app versions, publishing updates, assigning co-owners and giving other users access to your Power Apps. You will also explore how apps can be accessed through Teams, web browsers and mobile devices.
No. There is no formal examination. Instead, you will develop your skills through practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world business scenarios throughout the training day. You will also receive an NILC course completion certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is designed for business users who want to create their own applications without traditional software development skills. It is particularly suitable for administrators, operational staff, Microsoft 365 users and professionals looking to digitise or improve everyday business processes.
No. This is a Foundation-level course designed for beginners. Previous experience using Power Apps is not required, although you should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications and have a basic understanding of common business processes.
No. Power Apps is a low-code platform, and no previous programming or software development experience is required for this course. You will be introduced to the expressions and functions needed to customise your applications during the training.
You will learn how to create and customise Canvas Apps, connect apps to existing business data, create screens and navigation, work with controls and forms, filter information and publish and share your completed apps with other users.
Power Apps can be used to create applications that support a wide variety of everyday business processes, such as capturing information, managing requests, tracking records and replacing manual or spreadsheet-based processes with easy-to-use digital solutions.
Yes. Canvas Apps are the main focus of the course. You will create an app from existing data and learn how to work with screens, galleries, icons, buttons, expressions and functions to customise how your app looks and behaves.
You will learn how Power Apps connects to different data sources using connectors. During the practical exercise, you can create an app using data stored in either an Excel file or a Microsoft SharePoint list.
Yes. You will be introduced to the integration between Power Apps and Power Automate and learn how a Power Automate flow can be triggered directly from a Power App.
Yes. The course covers managing app versions, publishing updates, assigning co-owners and giving other users access to your Power Apps. You will also explore how apps can be accessed through Teams, web browsers and mobile devices.
No. There is no formal examination. Instead, you will develop your skills through practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world business scenarios throughout the training day. You will also receive an NILC course completion certificate.
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