AB-400: Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate
Professional Power Platform development — code components, plug-ins, custom connectors, integrations, and AI-assisted development
AB-400 is the current Power Platform Developer Associate certification path, succeeding the earlier PL-400 exam. If you studied or registered under PL-400, your knowledge carries over — this course covers the current objectives. Confirm the latest requirements on Microsoft Learn.
Course Overview
The AB-400 Power Platform Developer Associate certification validates professional development skills across the Power Platform. This course covers code-first extensibility — PCF components, Dataverse plug-ins, custom connectors, and Azure integrations — plus modern AI-assisted development practices.
What You'll Learn:
- • PCF code components for Power Apps
- • Dataverse plug-ins and custom APIs
- • Custom connectors and REST integrations
- • Advanced Power Automate and Azure integration
- • ALM, security, and governance for pro dev
Who Should Take This:
- • Power Platform developers
- • .NET / JavaScript developers moving to Power Platform
- • Technical consultants and solution developers
- • PL-400 candidates upgrading to AB-400
Practical Labs
- Build and deploy a PCF code component
- Write, register, and debug a Dataverse plug-in
- Create a custom connector for an external REST API
- Automate a business process with advanced Power Automate patterns
- Deploy a full solution through an ALM pipeline
Labs build practical skills aligned to the published exam objectives; they do not reproduce Microsoft examination questions.
Prerequisites & Getting Started
Recommended Experience:
- • Working knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
- • Programming experience (JavaScript/TypeScript or C#)
- • PL-900 or equivalent fundamentals knowledge
Outcome:
Build professional, code-first Power Platform solutions — and prepare for the AB-400 exam.
Course Curriculum (5 Days)
Module 1: Power Platform Developer Foundations
- Developer architecture: Dataverse, solutions, and environments
- Data modelling and business logic for professional solutions
- ALM with solutions, pipelines, and source control
- AI-assisted development with Copilot in Power Platform
Module 2: Extending Power Apps with Code
- Canvas and model-driven app extension patterns
- Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls
- Custom pages, client scripting, and form logic
- Testing and debugging custom components
Module 3: Dataverse Server-Side Development
- Plug-ins: design, registration, and best practices
- Custom APIs and business events
- Dataverse Web API and SDK development
- Performance, transactions, and error handling
Module 4: Integrations & Automation
- Custom connectors and REST API integration
- Power Automate: advanced flows, expressions, and error handling
- Integrating with Azure services and Foundry agents
- Event-driven architectures with Dataverse and Azure
Module 5: Security, Governance & Exam Preparation
- Security roles, field-level security, and data protection
- Governance, DLP policies, and environment strategy
- Capstone: build and deploy an end-to-end custom solution
- AB-400 exam objectives walkthrough and practice strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in AB-400?
Professional Power Platform development: custom code components (PCF), Dataverse plug-ins, custom connectors, advanced automation, integrations with Azure and AI services, and application lifecycle management.
Who should attend?
Developers with Power Platform experience who want to build custom, code-first solutions. You should be comfortable with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse basics, and have some programming experience (JavaScript/TypeScript or C#).
How long is the training?
5 days of live, instructor-led training delivered by a Microsoft Certified Trainer, with hands-on development labs throughout.
Is hands-on practice included?
Yes. You will build PCF components, write and register plug-ins, create custom connectors, and deploy a complete solution using ALM pipelines.
How does AB-400 relate to PL-400?
AB-400 is the current Power Platform Developer Associate certification path, succeeding the earlier PL-400 exam. If you previously studied for PL-400, your existing knowledge carries over — this course covers the current objectives. Always confirm the latest requirements on Microsoft Learn.
How can I enquire about corporate training?
Message us on WhatsApp or use the contact form — we run private batches for development teams.
Official Certification Resources
Microsoft Learn is the source of truth for certification requirements, exam status, and syllabus changes.
Power Platform Developer Associate on Microsoft LearnQuick Information
Upcoming Batches
Corporate Training?
We run private AB-400 batches for development teams, customised to your stack.