PL-400 is a certification exam that validates your expertise in developing, securing, and integrating Microsoft Power Platform solutions—including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

The PL-400 exam typically contains 40–60 questions in multiple-choice format. The actual number may vary, and the passing score is 700 out of 1000.

Microsoft recommends practical knowledge of Power Platform services and basic experience with JavaScript, JSON, TypeScript, C#, HTML, REST APIs, Visual Studio, and Azure, but the course provides foundational preparation.

Key skills include Power Apps development, automation with Power Automate, data modeling with Dataverse, technical solution design, integration, security, and customization of Power Platform solutions.

The course is designed for 6 weeks of study, with an estimated workload of 6–8 hours per week, including labs and assessments.

You’ll gain exposure to Power Platform CLI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#, as well as Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Dataverse, Visual Studio, and Power BI.

The course provides a step-by-step walkthrough for setting up your Power Platform development tools, accounts, and sample projects—suitable for learners at all levels.

Yes, you’ll engage in practical labs that include setting up your environment, building your first Power App, creating automated flows, and participating in hands-on projects.

Yes, if you do not pass, you can retake the exam. After the first attempt, you can retake it within 24 hours, and subsequent retakes have varying waiting periods according to Microsoft’s retake policy.

PL-400 certification demonstrates your skills as a Power Platform developer, improves job opportunities, increases earning potential, and validates your ability to design and build secure, scalable solutions.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.