Microsoft Power Platform App Maker Associate (PL-100) - RETIRED¶

Important Notice¶

The PL-100 exam and its certification were retired on June 30, 2024. It can no longer be taken and the certification can no longer be earned or renewed. Credentials already earned stay on the holder's Microsoft Learn transcript. This guide is kept as historical reference.

Source: Microsoft Learn - exam retirement

Exam Overview¶

The Power Platform App Maker Associate certification validates your ability to design, build, and deploy Power Apps solutions that simplify, automate, and transform business processes.

Exam Details: - Exam Code: PL-100 - Duration: 120 minutes - Number of Questions: 40-60 questions - Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 - Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select, drag and drop, case studies - Cost: $165 USD - Prerequisites: Experience building Power Apps solutions

Exam Domains¶

1. Design Business Solutions (20-25%)¶

• Solution Requirements Analysis
• Identify business requirements
• Determine app types (canvas, model-driven, portal)
• Design user experiences

• Plan data structure and relationships

• App Architecture

• Choose between canvas and model-driven apps
• Design for mobile and offline scenarios
• Plan for security and compliance
• Design integration requirements

2. Create Apps (30-35%)¶

• Canvas Apps
• Create responsive canvas apps
• Implement app navigation
• Design forms and screens
• Implement controls and components

• Configure accessibility features

• Model-Driven Apps

• Create model-driven apps
• Configure forms and views
• Implement business rules
• Design site maps and command bars

3. Manage Data and Connectors (15-20%)¶

• Dataverse Configuration
• Create and configure tables
• Define columns and data types
• Create relationships

• Implement business rules

• Data Connectors

• Use standard and custom connectors
• Implement data sources
• Configure data operations (CRUD)
• Handle errors and validation

4. Implement Business Logic and AI (15-20%)¶

• Business Process Automation
• Create Power Automate flows
• Implement business process flows
• Configure approval workflows

• Design business rules

• AI Integration

• Use AI Builder models
• Implement form processing
• Add object detection
• Integrate sentiment analysis

5. Validate and Deploy Apps (15-20%)¶

• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Test app functionality
• Perform user acceptance testing
• Validate data integrity

• Test integrations

• Deployment and Sharing

• Share apps with users and groups
• Manage environments
• Implement ALM strategies
• Monitor app performance

Key Power Platform Components¶

Power Apps¶

• Canvas Apps - Pixel-perfect UI design
• Model-Driven Apps - Data-driven applications
• Portals - External-facing websites

Dataverse¶

• Tables - Data storage
• Relationships - Data connections
• Business Rules - Logic without code

Power Automate¶

• Cloud Flows - Automated workflows
• Business Process Flows - Guided processes
• Desktop Flows - RPA automation

AI Builder¶

• Prebuilt Models - Ready-to-use AI
• Custom Models - Trainable AI models

Study Tips¶

Recommended Study Timeline: 6-8 weeks¶

• Weeks 1-2: Power Apps fundamentals and Dataverse
• Weeks 3-4: Canvas apps and connectors
• Weeks 5-6: Model-driven apps and business logic
• Weeks 7-8: AI Builder, testing, and deployment

Key Study Resources¶

• Microsoft Learn: PL-100 learning path (FREE)
• Power Apps Community: Forums and samples
• App in a Day: Hands-on workshop
• Microsoft Documentation: Power Apps documentation

Hands-on Practice Requirements¶

• Build multiple canvas apps
• Create model-driven apps with Dataverse
• Implement Power Automate flows
• Use connectors to various data sources
• Integrate AI Builder models
• Practice sharing and deploying apps

Comprehensive Study Resources¶

👉 Complete Azure Study Resources Guide

Quick Links (PL-100 Specific)¶

• PL-100 Official Exam Page - Registration
• Microsoft Learn - PL-100 Learning Path - FREE study path
• Power Apps Documentation - Complete documentation
• Power Apps Community Plan - Free development environment

Prerequisites and Next Steps¶

Prerequisites¶

• Basic understanding of business processes
• Familiarity with Office 365
• No coding experience required (but helpful)

Career Path¶

• Role Focus: App Maker, Citizen Developer, Business Analyst
• Skills Development: Low-code development, process automation
• Next Steps: Consider PL-200 (Functional Consultant) or PL-400 (Developer)

Remember: PL-100 focuses on building solutions with minimal code. Hands-on app building experience is essential!