Course: Microsoft PowerApps

Power Apps is the app development tool in Microsoft's Power Platform suite of apps. With Power Apps, you can create dynamic mobile, tablet, and web applications using little to no code to digitize your business processes and workflows. This course introduces you to the basic concepts and features behind Power Apps and guides you through creating your first applications. First, you will see how to access Power Apps and navigate the Maker Portal. You will learn about the different kinds of apps and data sources which make up the basic building blocks of Power Apps. Once you have grasped these fundamentals, you will then discover how to quickly create your first canvas app by harnessing the power of Copilot's generative AI technology. Next, we will take a closer look at your app in Power Apps Studio. We will examine the different components that make it up, then preview the app to see how it works from the user's perspective. The course introduces you to several other methods of creating apps. You will learn how to extract data from an Excel spreadsheet to a Dataverse table and use the table to generate an app. See how to create an app by connecting to external data sources, including Excel workbooks and SharePoint lists. Finally, discover how to create an app from scratch and from a template.

In this Power Apps course, you'll master the configuration of key canvas app controls like buttons and drop downs. We start with an overview of the Power Apps Studio interface and its editing functions, teaching you how to insert, arrange and manage controls, and edit their properties for a tailored app experience. We then explore popular controls in Power Apps, highlighting essential properties. You'll learn to configure text labels and inputs, and delve into text-based controls like HTML text, rich text editor, and pen input. We cover button interactivity and properties, and using media controls for image and video inclusion in your apps. The course wraps up with a focus on common input controls: drop downs, list boxes, and radios, comparing and contrasting them while showing customization options. We conclude with an introduction to modern controls, a sleek, updated approach to Power Apps controls.

One of the most common kinds of canvas apps is the CRUD app, an app designed to create, read, update, and delete records in a data source. This course is designed to provide a hands-on experience in creating a functional three-screen CRUD app in Power Apps. In this course, you will learn how to configure your app's theme and settings, add and manage screens, and insert tables to display data. The course also teaches how to create interactive galleries, linked to your data source, and forms for viewing and editing records. Learn to navigate between screens using Power Apps' Navigate and Back functions. Additionally, you'll learn to enhance user interaction by adding buttons to create, delete, submit, and cancel records. The course further delves into the Text and Sort functions to help you format and organize records in your gallery. You will also learn how to create a search box and filter for a more efficient, dynamic data display.

Once you have created a few apps in Power Apps, you will need to know how to troubleshoot, publish, and otherwise manage them. In this course, discover the fundamentals of managing and sharing apps in Power Apps. This course will guide you through identifying and resolving issues in your app using the App Checker tool, as well as managing your apps including accessing settings, deleting apps, and updating app details. Learn how to manage versions of your app, restore or delete older versions, publish the current version of your app, and run your published app. Discover how to share your app, manage shared apps, and manage permissions for shared apps. You'll also learn how to export and import app packages, which can be a valuable tool for testing, sharing, or moving apps between environments. The course will guide you through embedding your app in Teams and SharePoint, making it accessible to your team from anywhere. Finally, the course will walk you through configuring your Power Apps account settings, including personalizing themes and regional settings.

Dive into the transformative world of AI in Power Apps with this targeted course that unlocks the potential of AI Builder. Discover how to integrate cutting-edge AI into your business applications, creating a more intelligent and automated workflow. Begin by exploring the AI Builder interface within Power Apps, where you'll learn to navigate the plethora of AI models at your fingertips. You'll understand how to access these tools and understand the key differences between the available model types. Next, we'll walk you through the seamless process of creating canvas apps powered by AI. From selecting the right AI model for your needs to inserting it into your app, this course provides clear, step-by-step guidance. You will not only learn how to use pre-built models in your app, but you will also see how to create and train custom AI models that fit your own unique use case. Finally, learn how to share your custom AI models with app users and other developers, ensuring your team can fully utilize AI functionality in their applications.