MICROSOFT CERTIFIED COURSES

Power Platform Developer Associate PL400

Course Information

Learn how to design, build and extend Microsoft Power Platform solutions using pro‑code techniques with the PL400 certification.


Through this course, you will develop advanced Power Platform skills, building the confidence to design, extend, and integrate solutions using pro‑code techniques. You’ll gain a high-level understanding of Dataverse, automation, and custom development, helping you create scalable, secure applications that support complex business needs.

This course covers Dataverse schema design, client scripting, command bar customisation, plug‑ins, Power Automate expressions and integrations with Azure. You will work through solution architecture considerations, ALM, and secure development practices while applying patterns that scale from proof of concept to enterprise roll‑out.
 
With Aspire 2Be’s hands‑on approach, you will reinforce each topic with practical exercises that reflect real‑world projects.
 
The Power Platform Developer Associate course provides a deeper understand of Power Platform solutions, and prepares you to develop robust, maintainable applications.
Module 1: Solution design and Dataverse
• Design entities, relationships and business rules
• Security model and environment strategy
• ALM, solutions and packaging basics
 
Module 2: Extend the user experience
• Client scripting and command bar customisation
• Component framework (PCF) fundamentals
• Reusable patterns and best practices
 
Module 3: Automation and integration
• Cloud flows with expressions and actions
• Plug‑ins and Azure integrations
• Working with virtual tables and connectors
 
Module 4: Quality and operations
• Testing, diagnostics and monitoring
• Performance, licensing and cost considerations
• Preparing for the PL‑400 exam

The PL400 exam is delivered online under proctoring and assesses your ability to design, build, secure and troubleshoot Power Platform solutions. Question types include multiple choice and scenario items aligned to the official skills measured. Standard Microsoft exam retake policies apply. On passing, you earn the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate credential.

Why Learn With Us?

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Full or part funding available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Passing the PL400 exam awards the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate certification.

You can contact us directly via the contact page, or fill out the form here.

We are able to offer full and part-funded opportunities, subject to eligibility. We can also offer discounts for group bookings. Contact us for further information.

Developers with experience of Power Platform and languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript or C#.

Upon completion of your course, we will issue you with a certificate of achievement to demonstrate that you have successfully completed the training. We also have many pathways available if you’d like to progress further in your digital skills journey!

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