Practice Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals Through High-Fidelity Simulation

The PL-900T00 Helix Software-Defined Lab gives learners an interactive way to explore Microsoft Power Platform and practice essential business application, automation, and data analysis workflows directly in their browser.

Learners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering Power Platform fundamentals, low-code application development, workflow automation, data visualization, and AI-powered business solutions. High-fidelity screens, interactive hotspots, and responsive interface elements closely recreate key experiences within Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Dataverse.

There is no virtual machine to launch and no live Microsoft Power Platform environment, subscription, or temporary credentials to manage. The lab opens quickly in the browser, allowing learners to focus on practicing the targeted skills.

What Learners Can Practice

Depending on the exercises included in the course, learners may practice workflows related to:

• Exploring Microsoft Power Platform and its core components
• Understanding the business value of low-code and no-code solutions
• Navigating Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio
• Exploring Microsoft Dataverse and its role in business applications
• Understanding data tables, relationships, and business data management
• Creating and configuring basic canvas applications using Power Apps
• Exploring model-driven applications and their capabilities
• Building automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate
• Understanding cloud flows, triggers, and actions
• Connecting business applications and services through Power Platform connectors
• Exploring data analysis and visualization capabilities in Power BI
• Creating and interacting with reports and dashboards
• Exploring conversational agents and AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Understanding Power Platform security, environments, and governance
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes through automation and low-code development

Why Choose a Helix Software-Defined Lab?

Learn by Doing

Reinforce technical concepts through interactive exercises instead of passive instruction alone.

Practice Authentic Workflows

Complete tasks modeled on the interfaces, terminology, and processes used by business users, application makers, and IT professionals working with Microsoft Power Platform.

Start in the Browser

Access the learning environment without provisioning a virtual machine or connecting to a live Microsoft Power Platform environment.

Practice Safely

Work through guided scenarios without changing or affecting live business applications, automated workflows, organizational data, or production environments.

Repeat Important Tasks

Revisit targeted workflows in a consistent environment to strengthen familiarity and confidence.

Focus on the Learning Objective

Each experience is purpose-built around specific skills, helping learners concentrate on the tasks they need to master.

Who Is This Lab For?

This lab is designed for:

• Learners preparing for Microsoft PL-900 training
• Individuals new to Microsoft Power Platform
• Business professionals interested in improving productivity through automation
• Aspiring Power Platform application makers and citizen developers
• Business analysts exploring low-code solutions and data visualization
• IT professionals supporting business applications and automation
• Organizations introducing Power Platform capabilities to their teams
• Instructors adding interactive practice to their courses
• Training providers delivering scalable technical education

Software-Defined Labs and Live Labs

Helix supports different types of hands-on learning for different objectives.

Helix Software-Defined Labs provide focused, high-fidelity simulations for guided practice, repeatable exercises, and targeted skill development.

Helix Live Labs connect learners to real technology environments and support open-ended exploration, configuration, experimentation, and troubleshooting.

The two experiences are complementary. This product is a Software-Defined Lab delivered through simulation and does not provide access to a live Microsoft Power Platform environment.

The Helix Learning Ecosystem

Helix brings together XtremeLabs’ hands-on learning solutions, including Software-Defined Labs and live virtual machine–based labs. Through Helix Labs and Helix Exchange, learners, instructors, training providers, and organizations can access practical learning experiences across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Windows, and other technologies.

One hands-on learning ecosystem. Multiple ways to practice. The right environment for every skill.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• High-fidelity Microsoft Power Platform simulations
• Interactive, scenario-based exercises
• Browser-based access
• No live Power Platform environment required
• No virtual machine provisioning
• Safe, consistent learning experience
• Practice aligned with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio fundamentals
• Designed for beginners, business professionals, application makers, and IT professionals

Labs are available in English.