PL-400 Microsoft Power Platform Developer

Developer PL-400

From technical architecture and Dataverse customisation to PCF components, plug-ins, custom connectors, and Azure integrations — master every Power Platform developer skill for expert-level solutions.

Dataverse Plug-ins PCF Components Custom Connectors Canvas Apps ALM Client Scripting Power Automate Azure Functions

What You Master

The Complete Power Platform Developer Skill Set

From solution architecture to plug-in deployment — every PL-400 expert developer domain covered with hands-on coding labs.

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Full Developer Pipeline

Master the complete Power Platform developer workflow — technical architecture, Dataverse modelling, PCF code components, plug-in development, custom connectors, Power Automate cloud flows, Azure Functions, and API integrations.

Plug-insPCFCustom ConnectorsAzure FunctionsALMCanvas AppsDataverse APIPower Automate

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Plug-in Development

Write C# plug-ins for Dataverse — execution pipeline, Pre/Post images, Custom APIs, and registration.

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PCF Components

Build Power Apps Component Framework code components with TypeScript and deploy to canvas and model-driven apps.

comprehensive modules covering every PL-400 developer objective with real-world coding projects.

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Custom Connectors

Create REST API connectors with OpenAPI definitions, policy templates, and Azure service integration.

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Architecture & ALM

Design technical architecture, authentication strategy, and ALM processes. Manage solutions, dependencies, environment variables, managed vs unmanaged solutions.

// Dataverse Plugin
class MyPlugin : IPlugin {
 Execute(IServiceProvider sp){
  var ctx = GetContext(sp);
  // business logic
 }
}

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Security Design

Configure Dataverse security roles, column-level security, business units, and teams.

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Azure Integration

Process workloads with Azure Functions, scheduled triggers, managed identities, and Azure Key Vault.

API & Event Architecture

From Dataverse Web API to Service Bus

Perform CRUD operations using the Dataverse Web API and Organization service. Register webhooks, Azure Service Bus, and Event Hub service endpoints to consume Dataverse events.

Why PL-400

Power Platform Development Is the Fastest-Growing Developer Skill

Enterprise organisations need developers who can extend Power Platform beyond low-code. PL-400 is the expert-level certification that proves you can.

Expert-Level Demand

PL-400 developer skills are required at IT consultancies, system integrators, and enterprises building custom Power Platform solutions.

Top Certification

PL-400 distinguishes you as an expert developer capable of building production-grade custom extensions for Dataverse and Power Platform.

Premium Salaries

Power Platform developers with plug-in and PCF expertise command 30–50% higher salaries than citizen developers.

Expert Coverage

17 modules covering architecture, security, ALM, plug-ins, PCF, custom connectors, Azure integration, and event-driven development.

Real Coding Labs

Every module includes C#, TypeScript, and JavaScript exercises on real Dataverse environments and Azure services.

Curriculum

17-Module PL-400 Programme

From technical architecture and Dataverse configuration to PCF components, plug-ins, Azure integrations, and event-driven development.

Design the technical architecture for a solution
Design authentication and authorization strategy
Determine when requirements can be met with out-of-the-box functionality
Determine when to use Logic Apps vs Power Automate cloud flows
Determine when to use serverless plug-ins or Power Automate
Determine when to use standard virtual or connector tables
Describe security capabilities including DLP security roles teams and business units

Design a Dataverse data model
Design Power Apps reusable components including canvas components code components and client scripting
Design custom connectors
Design Dataverse code components including plug-ins and Custom APIs
Design automations including cloud flows and real-time workflows
Design Azure inbound and outbound integrations

Troubleshoot operational security issues
Configure Dataverse security roles and column-level security
Configure business units and teams
Manage Power Platform environments for development

Configure table options
Configure columns
Configure relationships
Configure business rules

Create solutions and manage solution components
Import and export solutions
Manage solution dependencies
Create and use environment variables
Describe unmanaged vs managed solutions
Manage solution layers

Create and configure a model-driven app
Configure forms
Configure views
Configure commands and buttons using Power Fx
Configure commands and buttons using JavaScript

Create and configure a canvas app or custom page
Implement complex Power Fx formulas
Build reusable component libraries
Test using Power Apps Test Studio
Utilize Power Automate cloud flows from canvas apps

Troubleshoot using Monitor and browser debugging tools
Identify and resolve connector and API errors
Optimize canvas app performance including pre-loading data
Optimize model-driven app performance

Create JavaScript code targeting the Client API object model
Describe event handler registration options
Create client scripting targeting Dataverse Web API
Describe the client API object model
Determine when to use business rules or client scripting

Describe the code component lifecycle
Initialize a new code component
Configure a code component manifest
Implement component interfaces
Package deploy and consume a component
Configure Device Utility and Web API features

Describe the plug-in execution pipeline
Describe the plug-in execution context
Develop a plug-in implementing business logic
Implement Pre Images and Post Images
Perform operations using the Organization service
Optimize plug-in performance
Configure a Dataverse Custom API message
Register assemblies using Plug-in Registration Tool
Develop a plug-in implementing a Custom API

Create an Open API definition for a REST API
Configure API security
Use policy templates to modify connector behavior
Import definitions from existing APIs
Create a custom connector for an Azure service
Create an Azure Function for a custom connector
Extend an Open API definition

Perform operations with the Dataverse Web API
Perform operations with the Organization service
Implement API limit retry policies
Optimize for performance concurrency transactions and batching
Perform authentication using OAuth

Process long-running operations with Azure Functions
Configure scheduled and event-driven triggers
Authenticate to Power Platform using managed identities

Create and manage cloud flows
Configure flow steps using Dataverse connector actions and triggers
Implement complex expressions in flow steps
Manage sensitive input and output parameters
Implement Azure Key Vault and Entra service principals
Describe flow control actions including error handling
Add cloud flow steps to business process flows
Configure trigger filter and retry policies

Publish a Dataverse event using IServiceEndpointNotificationService
Publish using Plug-in Registration Tool
Register service endpoints including webhooks Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Hub
Describe options for listening to Dataverse events

Describe synchronizing data using change tracking
Read table change records using platform APIs
Create and use alternate keys
Use UpsertRequest message to synchronize data

Course Snapshot

17 Modules

Full PL-400 topics

48+ Hours

Total learning time

Cert Prep

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Career Outcomes

PL-400 Developer Careers Across the Power Platform Ecosystem

Power Platform developer certification opens doors at consulting firms, system integrators, and enterprises building custom digital transformation solutions.

Avanade

Power Platform

Capgemini

D365 Dev

Accenture

Tech

KPMG

Digital

Power Platform Developer

Build custom Dataverse plug-ins, PCF components, and canvas app extensions for enterprise clients.

₹8–20 LPA

Dynamics 365 Developer

Extend Dynamics 365 apps with custom plug-ins, workflows, and integrations for CRM and ERP scenarios.

₹10–25 LPA

Integration Developer

Build custom connectors and integrate Power Platform with Azure services, third-party APIs, and enterprise systems.

₹12–28 LPA

Solution Architect (PL Dev)

Design and lead expert-level Power Platform custom development projects for enterprise digital transformation.

₹15–38 LPA

Azure Integration Architect

Design Azure Functions, service bus, and event-driven architectures integrated with Power Platform.

₹18–45 LPA

Modules

48+

Hours of Training

₹8–45L

Salary Range

PL-400

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