PL-900
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
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Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals is a beginner-level Microsoft certification aimed at the App Maker role. Earning it demonstrates that you understand the business value and product capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform - notably Power Apps, data connections with Microsoft Dataverse, and Power Automate - and that you can explain how the platform is used to build tailored business solutions, work with data through Dataverse and connectors, apply AI-powered capabilities in Power Apps, automate business processes with Power Automate, and create agents with Copilot Studio. The credential suits people starting their journey building solutions with Power Platform; Microsoft notes it can help you prepare for role-based certifications but is not a prerequisite for any of them. The associated exam is proctored, may include interactive components, and gives you 45 minutes to complete. It is assessed across five areas: business value of Power Platform, managing the Power Platform environment, Power Apps capabilities, Power Automate capabilities, and agent features in Copilot Studio. It is offered in twelve languages listed on Microsoft's exam page, and you can schedule it through Pearson VUE or, for students and educators, through Certiport. To prepare, use Microsoft's published study guide, the exam sandbox to preview question types, and the practice assessment available through AI Skills Navigator (sign-in required).
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How long is the PL-900 exam and what is the format?
Microsoft states you have 45 minutes to complete the assessment. The exam is proctored, and Microsoft notes you may have interactive components to complete as part of it. You can try the exam sandbox beforehand to see the question types in the same interface used during the exam.
How many questions are on the exam and what is the passing score?
Microsoft's certification and exam pages do not publish a question count or a passing score for this exam. Rather than rely on figures circulating online, plan your preparation around the five published skill areas and use the official study guide and practice assessment to gauge readiness.
Is PL-900 hard for someone new to Power Platform?
Microsoft classifies the certification at the Beginner level for the App Maker role, and describes it as intended for candidates seeking to start their journey building solutions with Power Platform. The breadth of five assessed areas, rather than deep technical configuration, is the usual challenge - expect conceptual questions across Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, environments, and Copilot Studio agents.
What happens if I fail - can I retake the exam?
Yes. Microsoft states you can retake a failed certification exam 24 hours after the first attempt, and that for subsequent retakes the amount of time varies. Full details are in Microsoft's exam retake policy, so check that page before scheduling your next attempt.
Does PL-900 expire, and is it a prerequisite for other certifications?
Microsoft's pages do not list a validity period, so confirm current status in your certification dashboard. Microsoft does state you can use this exam to prepare for role-based certifications, but that it is not a prerequisite for any of them - so you can move toward role-based credentials without holding it first.
In what order should I study the exam domains?
A practical order is: business value first to build the platform vocabulary, then environment management, then Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio agents. The environment topic explains the containers, Dataverse, and connectors that the app, flow, and agent topics assume you already understand.
Where do I register, and in what languages is the exam offered?
Microsoft lists scheduling through Pearson VUE, or through Certiport if you are a student or an educator. The exam is offered in English, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified), French, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (Traditional), and Italian. Microsoft recommends registering with a personal MSA account, because records tied to a work or school account can be lost if you leave the organization.
What are common reasons candidates fall short?
Typical gaps are weak knowledge of environment and Dataverse concepts, confusing Power Apps canvas and model-driven approaches, and overlooking Copilot Studio agents entirely. Microsoft's study guide focuses study on the topics covered and lists updates, so review it for changes before exam day rather than studying from memory of older versions.
How much does the exam cost?
Microsoft states that the price is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored. The certification and exam pages retrieved do not list a specific amount, so check the scheduling page for your location for the current fee before you book.