Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
The PL-900 exam is designed for anyone getting started with Power Platform. It validates your understanding of the business value of Power Platform, the core components of Power Platform, and the capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
Exam details
- Certification
- Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
- Exam code
- PL-900
- Level
- Fundamentals
- Duration
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Questions
- Typically 40–60 questions
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Cost
- USD $99 — typical price; the exact fee varies by country/region and currency, and local taxes may apply.
- Prerequisites
- None required
- Languages
- English (also available in Spanish, German, French and Japanese, and several other languages)
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Renewal
- Not required (Fundamentals certifications do not expire)
Skills measured
- Describe the business value of Power Platform
- Identify the core components of Power Platform
- Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI
Study resources & practice tests
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take PL-900?
PL-900 is aimed at beginners and non-developers who want to understand what Microsoft Power Platform can do, including business stakeholders, aspiring app makers, students and IT professionals new to low-code tools. No technical background is needed. It's a friendly first step into building solutions with Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
How to prepare for PL-900?
Combine the free Microsoft Learn learning paths with a little hands-on time in a Power Platform trial, then confirm your readiness with a reputable practice test. Focus on the skills measured: describing the business value of Power Platform, identifying its core components, and demonstrating the capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI. See the study resources below.
How to register for the PL-900 exam?
You book the exam from the official Microsoft certification page, which schedules it through Pearson VUE. You can sit it online with remote proctoring from home or at a test centre. Pick the date and delivery option that suits you when you register.
What is the retake policy if I fail PL-900?
If you don't pass on your first attempt, you must wait 24 hours before retaking. After a second failure you must wait 14 days, with the same 14-day wait before each further attempt. You may take the exam a maximum of five times within a 12-month period, and the exam fee applies to each attempt.