Mastering Microsoft Power Platform & Dynamics 365 Certifications: A Roadmap to Success

Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 are comprehensive suites of tools and applications  that empowers organization to optimize their operations, unlock new opportunities, and pave the way for digital success. 

In today’s fast-paced world of modern business, maintaining a competitive edge necessitates adopting cutting-edge technological advancements. By embracing innovative solutions, businesses can enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and achieve outstanding results that positively impact their overall performance. 

Two such transformative forces are 

Microsoft confirmed that Power Platform grew 72 percent from the previous year, becoming a $2 billion business. 

This blog is your comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform with – Bizapps, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital age.  

What is Microsoft BizApps? 

Microsoft BizApps is a free and innovative learning program designed specifically to empower technology professionals in achieving Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform certifications. With personalized learning modules and a targeted approach, BizApps helps professionals optimize their learning time and effectively prepare for these sought-after certifications.  

The program takes a unique 5-step approach to tailor the learning journey for each individual, ensuring exam readiness and maximizing the results. It all begins with a comprehensive knowledge assessment, allowing learners to gain a deep understanding of their current skills and knowledge areas. This in-depth analysis sets the foundation for a personalized learning path. 

The 5-step learning journey is: 

STEP 1: Learners start with a quick Knowledge Assessment to identify the improvement scope and receive an in-depth analysis of skill gap to identify right modules. 

STEP 2: Learners can then leverage official MS Learn study materials to bridge their knowledge gap and complete the modules at their own pace. 

STEP 3: Once a learner is confident with the preparation, they can appear for a 2-hour practice test that offers an exam-like experience. Practice tests can be tried multiple times (5 times to be exact!), and learners will receive more study materials (MS Learn) to further fortify their preparation. 

STEP 4: Pass the practice test to request exam voucher for MS certification exam 

STEP 5: Finally, take the certification exam. 

Benefits of the BizApps Learning Program: 

The BizApps learning program offers a range of benefits for technology professionals seeking to enhance their skills and advance their careers: 

1. Personalized Learning: The program provides personalized learning modules tailored to individual needs. Through a comprehensive knowledge assessment, learners can identify their strengths and areas for improvement, allowing them to focus their efforts on the most relevant and impactful learning materials. 
2. Fast-paced Learning: With a targeted approach, BizApps enables learners to optimize their learning time. By selecting specific learning modules based on their areas of improvement, professionals can acquire the necessary skills efficiently and effectively, accelerating their learning journey. 
3. Exam Readiness with Practice Test: The program emphasizes exam readiness by offering expert-designed practice tests. These practice tests simulate exam-like scenarios, enabling learners to gauge their knowledge and identify any gaps. By providing ample opportunities for practice and self-assessment, BizApps ensures learners are well-prepared and confident for their certification exams. 
4. Ace your Certification: BizApps supports learners in achieving Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform certifications. These certifications validate their expertise and demonstrate their proficiency in using Microsoft technologies. Industry-recognized certifications can significantly enhance career opportunities, making learners more marketable and opening doors to new job roles and promotions. 
5. Avail amazing discounts: The BizApps is completely free for learners and upon booking a slot for the certification exams one can avail amazing 100% discount. However, this offer can be seized by initial 20 registrations only on a first-come, first-serve basis. But don’t worry if you miss out on the initial slots, as we’re still here to support you with a generous 50% discount. 

Available tracks in the Microsoft Bizapps program 

Following are the tracks available in the Bizapps: 

PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant 

Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant exam enables you to create application enhancements, tailored user experiences, process automation, and reporting using Microsoft Power Platform solutions and apps.

What you’ll learn 

• Configure Microsoft Dataverse 
• Create apps by using Microsoft Power Apps 
• Create and manage process automation 
• Describe Microsoft Power Virtual Agents 
• Import and visualize data by using dataflows and Power BI 
• Define an environment strategy 

Job Role: Functional consultant, Business User, App Maker, Administrator 

PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect 

Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect exam measures your ability to use Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps, related Microsoft cloud solutions, and other third-party technologies to increase the value of the customer’s investment and promote organizational health.
What you’ll learn 

• Perform solution envisioning and requirement analyses 
• Architect a solution 
• Implement the solution 

  Job Role: Solution architect  

MB-300: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations 

Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations enables you validate your skills for using Lifecycle Services (LCS), Azure DevOps, and other Microsoft tools and platforms to manage the application lifecycle management (ALM) process to implement shared features used by finance and operations apps.

What you’ll learn 

• Describe finance and operations apps, and extend apps by using Microsoft Power Platform technologies 
• Configure administrative features and workflows 
• Manage finance and operations data 
• Validate and support solutions 

 Job Role: Functional consultant, Business User 

MB-800: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant exam will help you to implement core application setup processes for small and medium businesses and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central including setting up core functionality and modules and migrating data to Business Central.

What you’ll learn 

• Set up Business Central 
• Configure financials 
• Configure sales and purchasing 
• Perform Business Central operations 

  Job Role: Functional consultant 

How to get started with Bizapps: 

• Register/Sign in with your First Name, Last Name and Work/School Account 
• Redeem your BizApps voucher to start the learning process 
• Complete knowledge assessment to get learning module recommendations 
• Complete learning modules and take knowledge assessments 
• Appear for practice tests to check exam readiness 
• Book a slot for the certification exam with a mind-blowing 100% discount voucher from BizApps. This offer is limited to the first 20 registrations on a first-come, first-serve basis. For those who follow can still avail a discount of 50%. 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Do I need to pay to register for the program? 

No, you do not have to pay anything to register yourself for this program  

How many tracks are there in this program? 

There are 4 tracks available for this program: 

• PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant 
• PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect 
• MB-300: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations 
• MB-800: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant 

What is a Knowledge Assessment? 

It is a 30-minute pre-test that will help you in identifying and understanding the various exam modules for improvement. Furthermore, it will assist you with a personalized learning path and provide the required MS Learn documentation links for your reference.  

How many questions does a Knowledge Assessment has? 

A Knowledge Assessment contains 20 questions. 

What is the duration of a Knowledge Assessment? 

The duration of the Knowledge Assessment is 30 minutes.  

What is a Practice Test? 

This 2-hour practice test is designed to give you a complete experience of the actual certification exam. This test includes various types of questions from all modules with appropriate weightage. Complete answer keys along with their explanations and reference links will be provided at the end of the test. 

How many questions does a Practice Test contain? 

A Practice Test contains 80 questions.  

What is the duration of a Practice Test? 

The duration of the Practice Test is 2 hours, i.e., 120 minutes.  

What is the maximum no. of attempts for a Practice Test? 

You can attempt Practice Test 5 times.  

In conclusion, mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform offers learners a pathway to success in today’s dynamic business environment. By acquiring the skills and knowledge provided through BizApps, learners can leverage the power of these transformative technologies and gain a competitive advantage. 

Jithin Varghese

Jithin Varghese, a Product Manager at Spektra Systems, is known to excel in automating Azure resources and migration planning. As a former Cloud Consultant turned Product Manager, he combines design thinking, analytical prowess, and empathy to drive outstanding customer experiences and facilitates collaboration among cross-functional teams.