Training: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform (PL-900)

Understanding Microsoft Power Platform in 2026

Microsoft Power Platform is a set of low-code tools that enables organizations to create custom applications, automate business processes, analyze data visually and design intelligent conversational agents, all without software development expertise. The platform comprises five main products working in synergy: Power BI for business intelligence and dashboards, Power Apps for canvas and model-driven application creation, Power Automate for workflow automation and process robotization, Power Pages for self-service web portals and Copilot Studio for AI conversational agents. These tools rely on Dataverse as a common, secure data layer and integrate natively with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Azure. In Switzerland, many organizations already use some of these tools without measuring their full potential or understanding how to combine them for maximum impact.

Detailed PL-900 training program

This day covers the entire Power Platform with a progressive, accessible approach. You start with an overview of the ecosystem, the platform architecture and Dataverse as the data foundation. You then discover Power BI in detail: connecting to data sources, transforming with Power Query, creating visual reports and sharing interactive dashboards. The Power Apps section shows you how to create canvas applications (free-form interface) and model-driven applications (data-centric) without writing code. Power Automate is presented with concrete examples of common process automation: approvals, notifications, cross-system data synchronization. You explore Copilot Studio to understand how to create AI conversational agents and Power Pages to discover web portal creation. Live demonstrations and practical exercises illustrate each tool with concrete business use cases from various industry sectors.

Microsoft PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals certification

The PL-900 exam is a fundamentals-level certification that validates your overall understanding of Microsoft Power Platform. It covers each tool’s capabilities and business value, appropriate use cases, Dataverse and security concepts, and integration between platform components. It is the ideal certification for professionals wishing to demonstrate their Power Platform ecosystem knowledge to their employer or on the job market. It also serves as the official entry point to specialized certifications: PL-200 (functional consultant), PL-300 (Power BI analyst), PL-400 (developer) and PL-500 (RPA). ITTA’s MCT trainers prepare you with targeted advice and review exercises to pass the exam on your first attempt.

ITTA official training

ITTA offers this official MOC training as a recognized Microsoft Learning Partner at its centers in Geneva and Lausanne. Sessions are led by MCT-certified trainers who illustrate every theoretical concept with concrete examples from real enterprise projects. The one-day format is carefully designed to give a complete, accessible overview of the platform without overwhelming participants with technical details. The training is available on-site in our equipped rooms and as an interactive virtual class. Participants access a dedicated Microsoft cloud environment for demonstrations and practical exercises that make concepts immediately concrete and understandable, even for non-technical profiles.

Target audience and prerequisites

This training is designed for all professionals wishing to understand Power Platform and its potential: managers, project managers, business employees, IT decision-makers, digital transformation managers and anyone involved in modernizing their organization’s processes. No technical prerequisites are necessary: PL-900 is designed as an entry point accessible to all profiles. Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) is a welcomed advantage. PL-900 is the ideal training before specializing in a specific tool with PL-300 (Power BI), PL-200 (Power Apps and functional consulting) or PL-500 (Power Automate RPA).

FAQ

Is the PL-900 training technical or accessible to all profiles?

PL-900 is a fundamentals-level training designed to be accessible to all profiles, including non-technical ones. It presents the concepts, capabilities and use cases of each tool without going into development or advanced configuration.

Is the PL-900 certification professionally recognized in Switzerland?

Yes, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals is an internationally recognized certification that validates your understanding of the Power Platform ecosystem. It is valued by Swiss employers in recruitment processes.

What specialized training should I take after PL-900?

Depending on your career direction: PL-300 to specialize in Power BI and data analysis, PL-200 for Power Platform functional consulting, PL-400 for technical development or PL-500 for process robotization with Power Automate.

Is one day enough to understand the entire Power Platform?

Yes, PL-900 is specifically designed to give a complete, structured overview in one day. You leave with a clear understanding of each tool, its use cases and how the components work together.

Does the PL-900 training include hands-on exercises?

Yes, the training alternates between theoretical presentations, live trainer demonstrations and practical exercises on a dedicated Microsoft cloud environment for each participant.

Can I take the PL-900 training as a virtual class from home?

Yes, ITTA offers this training on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual class with the same course content, exercises and personalized MCT trainer support.