Microsoft Power Apps: Essentials

This hands-on course will introduce you to Microsoft Power Apps, guiding you through the essentials of building and deploying mobile-friendly custom applications that can streamline everyday tasks, automate processes, and integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365. Whether you're improving reporting, replacing paper forms, or streamlining everyday workflows, you'll leave ready to launch apps that are tailored to your business needs. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what Power Apps is and the different types of apps available

• Create custom business apps using data sources like SharePoint, Forms and Excel

• Use and customise templates to speed up app creation

• Add and configure controls, screens, and branding elements

• Publish and share apps securely within your organisation

• Understand licensing models, connectors, and integration with other Microsoft tools

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Microsoft 365 users who want to build mobile or desktop apps without coding

• Teams looking to turn routine processes into simple, user friendly apps

• Employees seeking to reduce repetitive admin and empower remote workers

Prerequisites: A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint and Teams.

Course Outline

Foundations for Building Apps

• What is Power Apps and why use it?

• Showcase of powerful app examples

• Understanding Canvas, Model-Driven, and Portal apps

• Overview of templates, licensing, and costs

• Exploring the Power Apps interface

Creating Your First App

• Building an app from Excel or SharePoint Online

• Adding and editing screens, controls, and forms

• Intro to formulas and logic

• Testing, saving, and publishing

• Version control and sharing your app

• Accessing apps on desktop and mobile

Customising the User Experience

• Branding: fonts, colours, backgrounds, and themes

• Buttons and icons for user interaction

• Working with controls: text inputs, dropdowns, radio buttons, combo boxes, and date pickers

• Displaying and capturing data using forms and charts

Power Apps Integration

• Connecting to other data sources using connectors

• Using gateways for on-premises data access

• Integrating Power Apps with SharePoint, Teams, and Power Automate

• Intro to Model-Driven Apps and sample use case

Reflections & Planning

• Key takeaways and tips for real-world application

• Identifying opportunities for automation in your role

• Planning your next Power App