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What is the Microsoft Power Platform and what is its purpose?

  • Course objectives and application of Power Platform tools.
  • Introduction to the Power Platform and collective tool functionality.

Explanation of the automated processes we aim to implement.

  • Objective: Automating the Loan Drawdown process.

Power Virtual Agents

  • Understanding Power Virtual Agents and external website usage.
  • Real-world case studies: External and internal use cases.
  • Storing files for bot retrieval on SharePoint.
  • Downloading the Power Virtual Agents app within Microsoft Teams.
  • Creating your first Power Virtual Agent/Copilot.
  • Overview of the Power Virtual Agents Canvas within Microsoft Teams.
  • Building the initial topic.
  • Utilizing Variables in Topics.
  • Redirecting to separate topics within Power Virtual Agents.
  • Introduction to the Call to Action node.
  • Ending topics with a survey before publishing the bot.
  • Publishing the bot within Microsoft Teams.

Power Automate

  • Overview of Power Automate (Cloud version) and its benefits.
  • Defining manual processes.
  • Power Automate Cloud vs. Power Automate Desktop.
  • Building the first Automated Flow.
  • Adding Conditions to Triggers.
  • Implementing Conditions within Flows.
  • Using Templates for similar flows.
  • Building an Instant Cloud Flow using an Excel Spreadsheet.
  • Developing an Automated Approval process using Forms & Approvals in Teams.

Power Apps

  • Overview of Power Apps and its benefits.
  • When to choose Power Apps.
  • Power Apps Canvas overview.
  • Power Apps Templates: Best Practices.
  • Creating the first App and the 'Welcome Screen'.
  • Using ChatGPT with Power Apps for formula assistance.
  • Connecting to the first Data Source: ProjectList on SharePoint.
  • Adding the first 'Button' to Power Apps.
  • Developing the main 'UpdateTasks' screen.
  • Connecting the second Data Source.
  • Filtering data within Power Apps.
  • Utilizing Galleries in Power Apps.
  • Creating variables in Power Apps.
  • Connecting the third and final Data Source.
  • Filtering the Gallery.
  • Adding controls to the Gallery.
  • Using Patch for the first time to save data back to SharePoint.
  • Reviewing results after submitting Tasks.
  • Adding a Hidden Toggle for filtering the Patch Function.
  • Applying Patch with conditions/filters.
  • Reviewing results after applying the filter to the Patch Function.
  • Creating the 'Success Screen'.
  • Publishing the App.

Additional Material: Enabling photo uploads in the App

  • Adding the camera control and configuring SharePoint to store image data.

Additional Material: Connecting the App to Power BI for automated email generation

  • Connecting SharePoint data to Power BI.
  • Setting up the table in Power BI and publishing the report to Power BI Service.
  • Generating the Power BI Query to connect with Power Automate.
  • Using the 'Run a Query Against a Dataset' action in Power Automate to build the flow.
  • Utilizing Power BI table columns in the Power Automate flow.
  • Building the dynamic automated flow to run every two weeks.
  • Formatting the table for visual appeal in emails.

Additional Material: Using Power Automate within Power Virtual Agents

  • Using Power Automate to return data from a SharePoint list to the user.
  • Using Power Automate to save user data into an Excel spreadsheet.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

Target Audience:

  • Business Analysts: Professionals seeking to automate routine tasks and processes, interested in developing custom applications without extensive coding expertise, and aiming to enhance data visualization and reporting capabilities.
  • IT Professionals: Individuals looking to streamline business operations through automation, integrate disparate systems and services seamlessly, and support organizational digital transformation initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners: Those aiming to develop cost-effective solutions for managing business processes, leveraging technology to gain a competitive edge, and improving customer engagement and operational efficiency.
  • Students and Graduates: Aspiring professionals eager to acquire skills in a highly sought-after technology area, add practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard tools to their resume, and build a strong foundation in low-code/no-code development.
  • Project Managers: Professionals seeking to optimize project workflows and task management, automate repetitive tasks to focus on strategic planning, and provide teams with efficient tools for enhanced collaboration and productivity.
  • HR Professionals: Individuals aiming to automate HR processes like onboarding, leave management, and employee feedback, create custom applications for employee data and analytics, and improve the overall employee experience through digital solutions.
  • Anyone Interested in Automation and App Development: Enthusiasts keen on learning how to automate tasks and create applications without deep coding knowledge, explore the capabilities of Power Virtual Agents, Power Automate, and Power Apps, and solve real-world problems with practical, easy-to-implement solutions.
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