The Microsoft Power Platform (PL) series offers a structured certification path designed to validate your skills in building, automating, and analyzing data across Microsoft’s Power Platform tools. Here’s an overview of the available certifications and their corresponding exams:
1. Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
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Exam: PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
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Description: This entry-level certification is ideal for individuals aiming to understand the capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages. It serves as a foundation for more advanced certifications.
2. Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate
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Exam: PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker
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Description: Geared towards professionals who design and create solutions to simplify and automate tasks and processes for themselves and their teams.
3. Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
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Exam: PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
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Description: This certification is for functional consultants responsible for creating and configuring apps, automation, and solutions. They act as the liaison between users and the implementation team.
4. Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
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Exam: PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer
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Description: Intended for developers who design, develop, secure, and troubleshoot Power Platform solutions. They implement components such as application enhancements, custom user experiences, system integrations, data conversions, custom process automation, and custom visualizations.
5. Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
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Exam: PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect
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Description: Targeted at solution architects who lead successful implementations and focus on how solutions address the broader business and technical needs of organizations.
6. Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
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Exam: PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
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Description: Designed for data analysts who enable businesses to maximize the value of their data assets using Power BI.
7. Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate
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Exam: PL-500: Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer
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Description: For developers who automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks by using Microsoft Power Automate.
Each certification is tailored to specific roles within the Power Platform ecosystem, allowing professionals to validate their expertise and advance their careers accordingly.