# Power Apps Learning Curriculum ## Your Structured Path from Beginner to Professional Developer Not sure where to start or what to learn next? Follow our proven curriculum path designed to take you from complete beginner to confident professional Power Apps developer. --- ## 🎯 How to Use This Curriculum 1. **Assess Your Current Level** — Start where you are, not where you think you should be 2. **Follow the Sequence** — Each course builds on previous knowledge 3. **Practice Between Courses** — Build small projects to reinforce learning 4. **Join the Community** — Get help when stuck, share your progress 5. **Don't Rush** — Mastery takes time; focus on understanding, not speed --- ## 📚 Complete Learning Path ### Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4) #### 1. Power Apps Crash Course (FREE) **Time:** 4-6 hours | **Level:** Complete Beginner Compress 6 months of trial-and-error learning into one afternoon of focused guidance. **You'll Learn:** - Power Apps interface and navigation - Basic controls and properties - Connecting to data sources - First simple app build - Common beginner mistakes to avoid **[Start Crash Course](https://www.skool.com/learn-power-apps/)** → --- #### 2. Boot Camp Course **Time:** 2-3 weeks | **Level:** Beginner Solidify your foundation with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. **You'll Learn:** - Canvas app architecture - Working with galleries and forms - Basic formulas and functions - User experience fundamentals - Troubleshooting common issues **[Join Boot Camp](https://www.skool.com/learn-power-apps/classroom/6dfaea1e?md=5e75b31f4f624c4a988fefb959f17762)** → --- ### Phase 2: Platform Understanding (Weeks 5-8) #### 3. PL-900 Certification Course (Optional) **Time:** 3-4 weeks | **Level:** Beginner to Intermediate Get a comprehensive understanding of the entire Power Platform ecosystem. **You'll Learn:** - Power Platform overview - Power Apps capabilities - Power Automate integration - Power BI basics - Dataverse fundamentals - Licensing and administration **Skip this if:** - You're not interested in certification - You only want to focus on Canvas Apps - You already understand the broader platform **[Explore PL-900 Course](https://www.skool.com/learn-power-apps/classroom/dce67f13?md=949d58f72fb04bab8e1a2764b42a19bb)** → --- ### Phase 3: Professional Development (Weeks 9-16) #### 4. Power Fx Coding Course **Time:** 4-6 weeks | **Level:** Intermediate Master the language of Power Apps — Power Fx formulas and expressions. **You'll Learn:** - Power Fx syntax and structure - Advanced formulas and functions - Data manipulation and transformation - Performance optimization - Complex logic implementation - Delegation and data limits - Custom functions and components **[Start Power Fx Course](https://www.skool.com/learn-power-apps/classroom/d4958f25?md=85ec52c87c9842cf871d599f6690110d)** → --- #### 5. The Ticketing System Course **Time:** 8-12 weeks | **Level:** Intermediate to Advanced Build a complete, production-ready enterprise application from scratch. **40+ Hours of Instruction** covering: - Requirements gathering and planning - Data modeling and Dataverse setup - Complex UI/UX implementation - Role-based security - Automated workflows with Power Automate - Reporting and analytics - Testing and deployment - Maintenance and updates **This is Portfolio-Worthy Work** — employers will be impressed. **[View Ticketing System Course](/Products-and-Services)** → --- ### Phase 4: Specialization & Mastery (Months 4-12) #### 6. Advanced Topics (Choose Your Path) **Component-Driven Development** - Reusable component library creation - Component design patterns - Version control for components **Enterprise Architecture** - Scalable application design - Multi-environment strategies (Dev/Test/Prod) - ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) - CI/CD pipelines for Power Apps **Performance Optimization** - Delegation strategies - Caching and data loading - User experience optimization - Performance testing **Integration Patterns** - Custom connectors - Azure Functions integration - API development and consumption - SharePoint deep integration --- ### Phase 5: Professional Mastery (Accelerator Program) #### 7. Power Performance Accelerator Program **Time:** 12 weeks to 12 months | **Level:** All Levels (Personalized) **Personalized mentorship to achieve YOUR specific goals:** - 1-on-1 coaching with Microsoft MVP - Custom curriculum based on your experience - Code reviews and feedback - Career development support - Portfolio development - Interview preparation - Job search strategy **[Apply for Accelerator Program](https://calendly.com/super-power-labs/student-interest)** → --- ## 🗺️ Visual Learning Roadmap ``` START HERE ↓ [Crash Course] ← Complete Beginner starts here ↓ [Boot Camp] ← Solidify foundations ↓ [PL-900 Cert] ← Optional platform understanding ↓ [Power Fx Course] ← Master the language ↓ [Ticketing System] ← Build portfolio project ↓ [Advanced Topics] ← Specialize your skills ↓ [Accelerator Program] ← Professional mentorship ↓ POWER APPS PROFESSIONAL ✨ ``` --- ## ⏱️ Time Estimates by Learning Pace ### Fast Track (20+ hours/week) - **Phase 1-2:** 6-8 weeks - **Phase 3:** 10-12 weeks - **Phase 4+:** 3-6 months - **Total to Professional:** 6-9 months ### Standard Pace (10-15 hours/week) - **Phase 1-2:** 10-12 weeks - **Phase 3:** 16-20 weeks - **Phase 4+:** 6-12 months - **Total to Professional:** 10-15 months ### Relaxed Pace (5-10 hours/week) - **Phase 1-2:** 16-20 weeks - **Phase 3:** 24-30 weeks - **Phase 4+:** 12-18 months - **Total to Professional:** 18-24 months *With Accelerator Program mentorship, these timelines can be reduced by 30-50%.* --- ## 🎓 Certifications to Consider While certifications aren't required to be successful with Power Apps, they can boost your credibility: 1. **PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals** — Great starting point 2. **PL-100: Power Platform App Maker** — Validates Canvas Apps skills 3. **PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant** — Advanced platform knowledge 4. **PL-400: Power Platform Developer** — Professional-level certification We can help you prepare for any of these — discuss during your strategy call. --- ## 📋 Skills Checklist Track your progress through the curriculum: ### Beginner - [ ] Create basic Canvas Apps - [ ] Connect to data sources (SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse) - [ ] Use basic formulas (Filter, Sort, Lookup) - [ ] Build simple forms and galleries - [ ] Navigate between screens - [ ] Publish apps to end users ### Intermediate - [ ] Implement complex business logic - [ ] Use advanced formulas (With, ForAll, Patch, Collect) - [ ] Build reusable components - [ ] Integrate with Power Automate - [ ] Handle errors gracefully - [ ] Optimize for performance - [ ] Implement responsive design ### Advanced - [ ] Design scalable architectures - [ ] Build component libraries - [ ] Implement ALM strategies - [ ] Create custom connectors - [ ] Use version control effectively - [ ] Mentor other developers - [ ] Handle enterprise requirements - [ ] Build production-grade applications --- ## 💡 Not Sure Where to Start? Book a **free strategy call** and we'll: - Assess your current skill level - Recommend the perfect starting point - Create a personalized learning plan - Answer all your questions **[Book Your Free Strategy Call](https://calendly.com/super-power-labs/project-discussion)** → --- ## 🚀 Ready to Begin? Choose your starting point: 1. **[Join Free Community](https://whop.com/learn-power-apps/)** — Start with Crash Course (FREE) 2. **[Join Insider Community](https://whop.com/super-power-labs/)** — Access full curriculum ($25/month) 3. **[Apply for Accelerator](https://calendly.com/super-power-labs/student-interest)** — Get personalized mentorship --- *This curriculum is continuously updated based on student feedback and Power Platform changes. Last updated: November 2025*