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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals exam guide

Exam PL-900

PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals validates foundational knowledge of Power Platform business value, environment management, Power Apps, Power Automate and agents built in Copilot Studio. It is the on-ramp for low-code makers and Power Platform roles.

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Time limit45 minutes
Passing score700 (1-1000 scale)
Exam fee$99 USD
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DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop and hot area. Fee note: US price; varies by country. Student and Microsoft Learn challenge discounts sometimes available.

Who it's for

Business users, analysts, citizen developers and IT staff starting with Power Platform.

What the exam covers

Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform (5-10%)—
Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment (20-25%)—
Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps (20-25%)—
Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate (20-25%)—
Describe features and capabilities of agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio (20-25%)—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 and business processes.

Keeping it active

Fundamentals certifications do not expire; no renewal required.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Dataverse fundamentals and connectors
  • Building canvas and model-driven apps
  • Building cloud flows in Power Automate
  • Environment and DLP policy basics
  • Building agents in Copilot Studio

Job roles

Power Platform MakerBusiness AnalystCitizen DeveloperLow-Code Developer (junior)Business Process Analyst

Where it fits in your path

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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

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Build my study plan

  1. Days 1-3: Read the PL-900 study guide; get a Power Apps developer plan
  2. Days 4-7: Power Apps and Dataverse - build one canvas and one model-driven app
  3. Days 8-10: Power Automate - cloud flows, triggers, approvals
  4. Days 11-13: Copilot Studio agents and environment management
  5. Day 14: Free practice assessment

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Copilot Studio agents are now 20-25% - older PL-900 material underweights them
  • Know canvas vs model-driven app differences
  • Know what Dataverse provides that SharePoint lists do not
  • Fundamentals exams do not allow Microsoft Learn access

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Frequently asked questions

How much is PL-900?

$99 USD in the United States.

Does PL-900 expire?

No.

What comes after PL-900?

PL-300 for Power BI analysts, or Microsoft's newer AB-series maker and builder exams such as AB-410.

Is PL-900 worth it?

It is a low-cost proof of low-code literacy, useful for business and IT roles adopting Power Platform.

How long to study?

About 1-2 weeks.

Official page: learn.microsoft.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.