Good for getting oriented
Business analysts and support staff new to the platform say PL-900 taught them the vocabulary and what the tools can do. Experienced members say it is not enough alone for jobs.
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
Validates foundational knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio agents, and managing and securing Power Platform environments.
Summary
PL-900 is Microsoft's entry-level Power Platform certification, for people who are new to the platform. It tests whether you can describe Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Studio agents, how environments and security work, and when each tool fits.
Good fit if
- You are new to Power Platform
- You use Power Apps or Power Automate in a business role
- You want the vocabulary before an associate certification
Look elsewhere if
- You already build apps, flows or agents daily: go to an associate certification
- You need to show hands-on skills: PL-900 alone will not carry that weight
- Your organization runs Salesforce: Salesforce Platform Administrator
Salary & jobs
Prerequisites
Cost
What holders say
Real projects matter more than more exams
Candidates who moved to harder exams without hands-on work found the jump tough. A common view is that building even a personal app or flow does more than stacking certifications.
Renewal
Power Platform Fundamentals does not expire.
- Validity
- No expiry
- Renewal requirement
- None
- Renewal fee
- None
Alternatives
AZ-900$99 required · Entry
The entry point for Microsoft's cloud platform rather than its business apps.
AB-900$99 required · Entry
A related fundamentals certification on administering Copilot and agents.
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator$200 required · Intermediate
The closest equivalent if your organization runs Salesforce.
FAQ
Does the PL-900 certification expire?
No. Microsoft Fundamentals certifications do not expire.
What changed in the July 2026 PL-900 update?
Microsoft removed Power Pages as a skill area and added one on building and managing agents in Copilot Studio, worth 20 to 25% of the exam.
How many questions are on PL-900?
Microsoft says most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes.
Is PL-900 enough to get a Power Platform job?
Rarely on its own. People who land roles usually pair it with projects or real work experience.
Last updated October 2026