MS PowerApps

Module 1: An Introduction to PowerApps

Lessons

·       What is PowerApps?

·       The benefits of apps

·       How to get PowerApps

·       Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps

·       License Options and Costs

·       Discover PowerApps with Templates

Lab 1: Introduction to PowerApps

·       Try the Cost Estimator App

·       Download and Review App Design

·       Sample App of your choice

After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Describe when PowerApps should be used

·       Know how to access PowerApps

·       Make design decisions based on PowerApps licenses

·       Understand that there are two type of app

·       Be able to use sample apps

Module 2: Getting Started with PowerApps

Lessons

·       Building a new app from a data source

·       Add, edit and remove controls

·       Intro to Formulas

·       Testing an app

·       App Settings

·       Publish and Share Apps

·       Version History and Restore

·       PowerApps Mobile App

Lab 1: Getting Started

·       Create App from an existing Data Source

·       Publish and Share

·       View an app on your mobile device

After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Build a useful app using wizards in minutes

·       Make simple changes to existing apps

·       Know how formulas are used in PowerApps

·       Be able to test an app before it is shared

·       Restore a previous version of an app in the event of a problem

·       Use the mobile app to cosume an app

Module 3: Branding and Media

Lessons

·       Less is more

·       Duplicate Screens

·       Fonts

·       Screen Colours and Matching Colours

·       Screen Backgrounds

·       Buttons and Icons

·       Hide on Timer

·       Size and Alignment by reference

·       Show and Hide on Timer

Lab 1: Branding and Media

·       Backgrounds and icons

·       Import Class Data from Excel

·       Duplicate Screen

After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Customise apps backgrounds with images and colour

·       Add images and logos to an app

·       Use times to show and hide controls

·       Align and size controls

Module 4: PowerApps Controls

Lessons

·       Text Controls for Data Entry and Display

·       Controls – Drop downs, combo box, date picker, radio button and more

·       Forms – Add and edit data in underlying data sources quickly

·       Charts – present information in pie, line and bar charts

Lab 1: Build Apps from Blank

·       Create an App from the blank template

·       Add Controls to collect and display data

·       Add Formulas to allow the controls to interact After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Use a wide range of controls to give users the best data entry experience

·       Edit control properties

·       Use formulas to all multiple controls to interact with each other

·       Present information using charts

Module 5: Data Sources and Logic

Lessons

·       Data Storage and Services

·       How do I decide which database to use?

·       Connect to on-premises data – Gateway

·       What is Delegation?

·       Specific Data Examples

·       Displaying Data

Lab 1: Data Source and Logic

·       SharePoint List connect to App

·       Flow to collect tweets to SharePoint

·       Display Tweets in PowerApps using the Twitter service

·       Create a reply screen in PowerApps

After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Connect to many data source including cloud and on premises

·       Understand the financial costs of working with different datasources

·       Understand which data sources can work with large amount of data

·       Display data using controls

Module 6: Model-Driven Apps

Lessons

·       What is a model-driven app?

·       Where will my data be stored?

·       How do create a model-driven app

·       Canvas vs model-driven summary

Lab 1: Model-Driven App

·       Switch to Model-Driven mode in PowerApps

·       Navigate the Model-Drive app interface

·       Test a Sample App

·       Edit the Sample App

After completing this module, students will be able to:

·       Describe the difference between a canvas app and a model-driven app

·       Access model-driven apps

·       Edit model-driven apps

Module 7: PowerApp Integration

Lessons

·       Embed PowerApps in Teams

·       Embed PowerApps in SharePoint Online

·       Start a Flow from a PowerApp

Lab 1: PowerApp Integration

·       Embed your app in MicrosoftTeams