MS Power Platform Fundamentals: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate & Virtual Agents

This course dives into the many ways Microsoft Power Platform products can be leveraged to enable business users to easily access, analyze, and automate the data captured in the organization. The four products that are reviewed in this course include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. No prior experience in Power Platform is required.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Model opportunities for tough business problems through the appropriate application of Power Platform products
  • Develop end-to-end solutions using Power Platform products that enable data-driven decision making

Overview

  • Format: 4 live online sessions  (3.5 hours each) with a live instructor, held over one week
  • Total Time Commitment: 14 hours
  • Certificate: Certificate of Completion provided
  • Audience: Some experience in Power BI is expected. Foundational skills will not be covered in detail.
  • Mode: Virtual via Zoom 
  • Course Fee: $1,095

Dates & Times

  • Session 1: Monday, September 21, 2026
  • Session 2: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  • Session 3: Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • Session 4: Friday, September 25, 2026

Instruction + Q&A  is 12:45 PM ET to 4:15 PM ET

Each sessions begins and ends with Q&A.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the value of Microsoft’s Power Platform
  • Use Power BI to create business intelligence solutions and learn to generate insights through data visualization
  • Learn to automate complex workflows to increase efficiency with Power Automate
  • Learn how to build applications in Power Apps to enable standardized inputs of data

Topics Covered

Session 1

  • Power Platform Overview
  • Industry Trends
  • Data Connectors, Dataverse and AI Builder
  • What is Power BI?
  • Transforming/Cleaning Data
  • Building Reports

Session 2

  • Power BI Report Generation
  • Publishing Reports
  • What is Power Automate?
  • Automating Workflows
  • Approval Process

Session 3

  • What are Power Apps
  • Model-Driven Apps
  • Canvas Apps
  • App Best Practices

Session 4

  • What are Power Virtual Agents?
  • Integrating Power Platform Products
  • Pricing
  • Final Exercise
  • Security/Deployment

Additional Information

  • A good internet connection and dual screens are recommended to maximize the learning experience. 
  • Meeting invite, Zoom link and class materials will be sent to registered attendees approximately 3-5 days before the class.

A Certificate of Completion is provided with this course showing number of contact hours and field of study as "Information Technology" for continuing education purposes. This course provides 14 contact hours and is equivalent to 1.4 CEUs.

Instructors

Ian Johnson

Ian Johnson is a Senior Technical Analyst at AMEND LLC, where he specializes in bridging the gap between business operations and technology. Known as a “low-code data engineer” and system integrator, Ian designs and maintains complex ERP ↔ CRM ↔ eCommerce ↔ Data Warehouse ecosystems across platforms like Boomi, Power Platform, NetSuite, BigCommerce, Salesforce, and Azure.

With 21 years of experience as an IT professional, Ian builds low-code applications and automation solutions that enable organizations to be more connected, data-driven, and efficient. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring, leading internal workshops on Power Automate and Power Apps, and guiding colleagues and clients through the technical adoption process.

Beyond consulting, Ian experiments with sports analytics projects, workflow automations, and AI-powered tools, applying the same problem-solving mindset to personal hobbies as he does to client work. His approach blends technical depth with a practical, business-first lens, making him a trusted partner for both executives and developers.

Michael Avalon

Michael Avalon is a Business Intelligence Consultant at AMEND Consulting. He thrives on uncovering insights through creative data storytelling and problem-solving. Michael has a passion for designing visuals that provide actionable insight to companies that help to make smarter decisions and increase visibility across the organization. He brings a fun energy to the teaching environment, always looking for collaboration and new ideas that can be shared with the group. 

Michael has a BS in Business Analytics from Miami University and has spent the last three years fully immersed in the Power Platform to promote automation and growth amongst businesses.

Course Fee: $1,095

Please email Marilyn Kump or call 513-556-5710 with any questions.