Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200) - RETIRED¶

Important Notice¶

The PL-200 exam and its certification were retired on August 31, 2026. 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 This guide is kept as historical reference.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 Functional Consultant Associate certification validates your ability to configure Power Platform solutions, implement features, and guide organizations through digital transformation.

Exam Details: - Exam Code: PL-200 - 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 implementing Power Platform solutions

Exam Domains¶

1. Configure Microsoft Dataverse (25-30%)¶

• Dataverse Design
• Design tables and columns
• Create relationships and lookups
• Configure choice columns and file storage

• Implement table ownership and access teams

• Business Logic

• Configure business rules
• Create calculated and rollup columns
• Implement workflows and actions
• Configure duplicate detection

2. Create Apps by Using Power Apps (20-25%)¶

• Model-Driven Apps
• Create and configure apps
• Design forms, views, and charts
• Configure business process flows

• Implement dashboards

• Canvas Apps

• Create responsive apps
• Implement controls and components
• Configure app navigation
• Integrate with data sources

3. Create and Manage Power Automate (15-20%)¶

• Cloud Flows
• Create automated, instant, and scheduled flows
• Implement approvals
• Configure trigger conditions

• Use expressions and dynamic content

• Business Process Flows

• Design multi-stage processes
• Implement branching logic
• Configure security for processes

4. Implement Power Virtual Agents Chatbots (10-15%)¶

• Chatbot Creation
• Design conversation flows
• Implement topics and entities
• Configure authentication
• Deploy chatbots across channels

5. Integrate Power Apps with Other Apps and Services (15-20%)¶

• Data Integration
• Use connectors (standard and custom)
• Implement Dataverse integration
• Configure AI Builder

• Integrate with Dynamics 365

• API Integration

• Create custom connectors
• Use Microsoft Graph
• Implement webhooks

6. Perform Solutions Deployment and Testing (5-10%)¶

• Application Lifecycle Management
• Create and manage solutions
• Implement solution components
• Deploy across environments

• Configure environment variables

• Testing and Validation

• Perform UAT
• Test integrations
• Validate data migration
• Document solutions

Key Power Platform Components¶

Microsoft Dataverse¶

• Tables - Structured data storage
• Business Rules - No-code logic
• Security Roles - Access control
• Plug-ins - Custom business logic

Power Apps¶

• Model-Driven - Data-centric apps
• Canvas - Experience-centric apps
• Portals - External websites

Power Automate¶

• Cloud Flows - Process automation
• Desktop Flows - RPA
• Process Advisor - Process mining

Power Virtual Agents¶

• Topics - Conversation paths
• Entities - Data extraction
• Analytics - Bot performance

Study Tips¶

Recommended Study Timeline: 8-10 weeks¶

• Weeks 1-2: Dataverse fundamentals and configuration
• Weeks 3-4: Model-driven and canvas apps
• Weeks 5-6: Power Automate and business processes
• Weeks 7-8: Integration and connectors
• Weeks 9-10: ALM, testing, and practice exams

Key Study Resources¶

• Microsoft Learn: PL-200 learning path (FREE)
• Power Platform Admin Center: Hands-on management
• Community Forums: Power Platform community
• App in a Day: Workshop materials

Hands-on Practice Requirements¶

• Configure Dataverse tables and relationships
• Build model-driven and canvas apps
• Create complex Power Automate flows
• Implement business process flows
• Configure AI Builder models
• Manage solutions and deployments

Comprehensive Study Resources¶

👉 Complete Azure Study Resources Guide

Quick Links (PL-200 Specific)¶

• PL-200 Official Exam Page - Registration
• Microsoft Learn - PL-200 Learning Path - FREE study path
• Power Platform Documentation - Complete documentation
• Power Apps Community Plan - Free environment

Prerequisites and Next Steps¶

Prerequisites¶

• Experience with business processes
• Power Platform fundamentals (PL-900 recommended)
• Understanding of data modeling
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365

Career Path¶

• Role Focus: Functional Consultant, Solution Architect, Business Analyst
• Skills Development: Business process automation, digital transformation
• Next Steps: Consider PL-400 (Developer) or PL-600 (Solution Architect)

Remember: PL-200 focuses on configuring solutions and guiding implementations. Business process understanding combined with Power Platform expertise is key!