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This post is a compilation of resources available to you if you are new to the Power Platform, and want to keep learning. I will keep it updated and please, feel free to suggest additions or updates in the comments below or on social media.

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Where to Start

So, you don’t know what the Power Platform is, and want to understand what’s all the fuss about? Take a look at the links below:

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals in 15 minutes

Lisa Crosbie’s excellent 15-minute explanation. If you know nothing about the platform, start here

Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

This introduction module from Microsoft Learning will let you cover more or less in 36 minutes what is this platform, the business value for customers and the security of the technology. See more

Microsoft Power Apps – Concepts Explained

Power Apps is part of The Power Platform, the Microsoft no-code / low-code platform for building custom applications or extending some Dynamics 365 Apps with additional capabilities. See more

If you already know about the platform and you want to learn more, the resources below may prove helpful.

If you are a visual learner, this list of channels will give you what you need.

  • Lisa Crosbie
    The easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials that this lady produces are IMO the best out there.
  • April Dunnam
    Hands-on technical videos and shorts for all the different technologies in the Power Platform. As she explains, she goes straight to the point and provides killer technical content.
  • Victor Dantas
    Here you will find videos about everything Power Platform. Here you will find zero to hero video series, explaining different topics from the bottom up.
  • Reza Dorrani
    Learn..Share..Repeat reads Reza’s slogan and I love it. In this channel, you will find excellent tutorials about Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Dataverse and more.

Already started learning and want to go one step further and decided to get certified? The links below may prove useful.

  • Training and Certification Guide
    Microsoft developed this guide that summarizes very nicely all the training and certification options available for the platform.
  • PL-900 vs PL-100
    These are the two entry-level available exams, so sometimes is confusing which one you should be taking first. Lisa Crosbie does a great job explaining the difference between the two, as well as explaining the other available ones.
  • PL-600 Preparation Guide
    Guide written by Bill Blancett for the PL-600 exam, which is not exactly a beginner’s one, but the way he approaches the preparation is valid for anyone.
  • Exam Sandbox
    Feeling nervous about the exam? Take a look at this demo experience that will let you get familiar with the elements of a real exam.
  • Exam Ref PL-900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
    Book by Craig Zacker covering all the topics included in the PL-900 exam.
  • Practice Assessments on Microsoft Learn
    These assessments offer you a no-cost, no-risk way to test your skills, assess your knowledge and strengths, and gauge your readiness for a Microsoft Certification exam.
  • Exam Readiness Zone
    Join Microsoft experts as they provide tips, tricks, and strategies for preparing for a Microsoft Certification exam.

You are a developer with a solid technical background and heard about this no-code technology and want to understand it better, from a developer point of view?

  • Power Platform Developer Blog
    Insights, how-tos and updates for building low-code solutions with the Power Platform. News and announcements to help keep up on the latest Power Platform features and resources.
  • Power Tips
    Power Maverick gives an excellent summary of beginner tips, tricks and tools for developers who want to keep doing what they do best, but within the Power Platform.
  • Tools
    The Power Apps community creates tools!
  • PCF Learning Roadmap
    Diana Birkelbach has put together this composition of links for you, by combining the Microsoft Learning resources, official samples, her own blogs and some other community resources.

Do you find it easier to learn with a printed book or a digital one? Take a look at the ones below.

Other tools and sites can come in handy when on the never-ending path of learning.

  • Power Platform Challenge
    On this site, Miguel Verweij proposes periodic new Power Platform challenges, with a detailed step-by-step explanation of the solutions.