Credential Earned
The Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) credential is an industry-recognized certification issued by Microsoft. This learning path is offered by SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and prepares learners to earn a shareable, employer-recognized certification validating foundational skills in building data-driven, automated business solutions.
Program Overview
The Microsoft Power Platform (PL-900) Learning Path prepares learners to design low-code/no-code business applications, dashboards, automations, and chatbots using Microsoft’s Power Platform. Unlike the Microsoft 365 (M365) Productivity Learning Path, which focuses on end-user productivity in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, this pathway is centered on solution building, automation, and analytics—making it ideal for CTE programs in business technology, data analytics, IT, and applied computer science.
Learning Path Content
The learning path includes four aligned courses designed to prepare learners for the PL-900 certification exam:
- Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
- Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions
- Power BI & Power Virtual Agents
- The PL-900 Practice Exam
Skills Developed
Learners develop practical skills in Power BI dashboarding and data visualization, Power Apps application development, Power Automate workflow automation, Power Virtual Agents chatbot creation, and secure data integration using Microsoft Dataverse. The pathway emphasizes business process automation, real-time data insights, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
Career Outcomes
Completers are prepared for roles such as Business Analyst (Entry-Level), Power Platform Developer (Junior), Automation Specialist, Data Analyst (Junior), and Business Systems Support Specialist. The skills also support advanced Microsoft certifications and further study in data analytics or cloud applications.
Industry Credential Value
The PL-900 certification validates in-demand low-code and automation skills increasingly used across business, education, and industry. For CTE directors, this pathway offers a clear step beyond basic productivity tools, enabling students to move from using software (M365) to building solutions with software (Power Platform), with strong workforce relevance and measurable certification outcomes.