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PL-500 Power Automate Desktop Training

PL-500 Power Automate Desktop Training course will teach students how to automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks by using Microsoft Power Automate. This course will teach you how to automate Windows-based, browser-based, and terminal-based applications using a mix of automation approaches like User Interfaces(UI), API, Database, etc. You will learn to analyze, design, and implement automations by using Power Automate desktop flows and cloud flows. As a robotic process automation (RPA) developer, you use actions for logic and work with Data, Application and Services.RPA developers work with business stakeholders to improve and automate business workflows.

As a Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer, you partner with administrators to deploy and support solutions in production environments. Before attending this course the students should have basic experience working with JSON, cloud flows integrating solutions with REST and SOAP services, analyzing data by using Microsoft Excel, VBScript, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), HTML, JavaScript, one or more programming languages, and Microsoft Power Platform suite of tools (Power Apps and Dataverse). This course PL-500 Power Automate Desktop Training will prepare you for the Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate Certification Exam.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Analyze business processes and translate requirements into automation-ready process documentation and solution designs.
Design comprehensive RPA solutions by selecting the right automation approach.
Develop reliable desktop flows using core PAD constructs.
Build practical automations for common workloads such as Excel, PDF, desktop apps, and web apps.
Deploy, monitor, and manage RPA at scale using environments, machine groups/queues, governance (DLP/secure credentials), and operational best practices.

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3-7 Aug 2026

5 Days

Virtual Instructor-Led (VILT) Tentative

⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (UTC) • 📍 Online

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Trainer-led live sessions with guided demos and Q&A.
Joining instructions shared via email after purchase.
Recommended for professionals seeking structured learning.

Who should attend PL-500: Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer Training?

For Professionals

The course is ideal for RPA Developer

For Businesses

This course is ideal for organizations to offer to their employees responsible to automate Windows-based, browser-based, and terminal-based applications that are time-consuming or contain repetitive processes.

Prerequisites for the "PL-500: Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer Training" Course

Before attending this course, students should have experience with:

The Windows desktop environment
Scripting languages such as VBScript and JavaScript
.NET Framework for use in custom actions
Microsoft Dataverse

Key Features of Flexmind's PL-500: Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer Training

We are an authorized Microsoft Training Services Partner delivering Classroom and Virtual Instructor-Led training for PL-500: Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer Training course. We provide a dynamic learning environment designed to foster problem-solving through real-time, interactive use cases. As a Microsoft Training Services Partner, we provide a syllabus designed to meet the latest industry requirements and best practices.

4 Days · 32 Hours

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Hands-on Labs

Cloud Lab Access

Course Duration

The duration of the entire course is 4-days (32-hours).

Instructor-Led Training

Our facilitators are Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) with extensive experience and deep subject knowledge. They actively encourage questions and promote brainstorming during classes.

Microsoft Official Curriculum

Microsoft-approved content with exercises and real-world examples.

Cloud Lab Access

A real-time cloud practice environment is provided to learners, enabling hands-on experience. It helps enhance practical skills and reinforce learning.

Course Completion Certificate

Flexmind provides learners with a course completion certificate upon successful completion of the program.
This certificate adds value to your resume and enhances your professional profile.

Course Outline

Module 1: Get started with Power Automate for desktop

Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
Take your first steps with Power Automate for desktop
Power Automate for desktop development essentials
Lab: Setup my lab environment
Lab: Design Solution

Module 2: Automate processes with Robotic Process Automation and Power Automate for desktop

Build your first Power Automate for desktop flow
Define input and output parameters in Power Automate
Integrate desktop flows with Outlook connector in Power Automate for desktop
Connect a cloud flow to desktop flows in Power Automate for desktop
Use AI Builder to process invoice forms in Power Automate
Use the Teams connector in Power Automate
Run a Power Automate for desktop flow in unattended mode
Optimize your business process with process advisor
Lab: Build Desktop Flows

Module 3: Work with Power Automate for desktop

Handle variables in Power Automate for desktop
Automate repetitive tasks using loops in Power Automate for desktop
Adjust process behavior using conditional actions with Power Automate for desktop
Configure flow control in Power Automate for desktop
Generate Power Automate for desktop flows by recording
Configure exception and error handling in Power Automate for desktop
Lab: Use Desktop Flow from Cloud Flow

Module 4: Work with different technologies in Power Automate for desktop

Control file and folder handling in Power Automate for desktop
Web automation in Power Automate for desktop
Use Power Automate for desktop to interact with windows and applications
Excel automation in Power Automate for desktop
Automating email handling in Power Automate for desktop
Automate system, workstation, and services actions in Power Automate for desktop
Lab: Build a custom connector

Module 5: Implement advanced logic in Power Automate for desktop

Communicate using message boxes in Power Automate for desktop flows
Configure flow control in Power Automate for desktop
Text manipulation in Power Automate for desktop
Simulate mouse and keyboard actions by using Power Automate for desktop
Lab: Use AI Builder to process the construction funding request form document.

Module 6: Build expertise with Power Automate for desktop

Combine Power Automate desktop and cloud flows
Database handling in Power Automate for desktop
Active Directory handling in Power Automate for desktop
Scripting in Power Automate for desktop
OCR technologies in Power Automate for desktop
Lab: Learn how to monitor and debug desktop flows

Module 7: Build custom connectors for Power Automate

Get started with custom connectors in Power Automate
Configure custom connectors with authenticated APIs in Power Automate
Lab: Deploy a solution to run unattended in a new test environment.

Module 8: Use best practices to secure and govern Microsoft Power Platform environments

Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform security and governance

Class Schedule

Instructor‑Led Training

32 Hours (4 days) of Instructor‑Led Training
One‑to‑one doubt‑resolution sessions
Microsoft Official Lab Access

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Create desktop flows using Power Automate Desktop, including UI automation and recording.
Develop cloud flows to trigger, manage, and orchestrate automated processes.
Configure logic, variables, loops, and loops for complex automation scenarios
Integrate artificial intelligence using AI Builder.
Utilize data operations to process, transform, and manage data within flows.
Deploy automation solutions across development, UAT, and production environments.
Set up machines, machine groups, and configure flow queues for unattended and attended automation.
Configure security, including flow sharing, machine access, and governance.
Review and optimize flow performance and troubleshoot failed runs.

About Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-500) Exam

To help you understand the assessment better, here are a few important details about the exam.

Exam Name	Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate
Who should Apply	Developer
Duration of Exam	100-120 Minutes
Number of Questions	40-60
Fees	Rs. 4,865 (India), $165 USD (United States)
Level of Difficulty	Intermediate
Type of Credential	Microsoft Certification
Languages	English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia)
Exam Retake	Exam retake allowed after 24 hours
Quality Check during Assessment	The online exam is proctored

The table below represents the weightage of each study area in the exam. Areas with higher percentages are expected to have more questions.

Study Area	Percentage
Design automations	25-30%
Develop automations	45-50%
Deploy and manage automations	20-25%

Reviews

Vivek Kumar (Power Platform Architect at Sogeti, Netherlands)

(5/5)

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As someone who recently completed the Microsoft Power Platform course offered by Flexmind. I can confidently say that it has been a game-changer in my career journey. Not only did it provide me with comprehensive theoretical understanding of the overall Microsoft Power Platform, but it also helped me learn hands-on real life scenario based on lab exercises. Earlier, I attended SharePoint training from Flexmind and I can confidently say that they are one of the best training providers.

Dipak Agarwal - Business Analyst at Genpact

(5/5)

Excellent professional & comfortable environment to learn

The training was good, I would like to go through some more training.

Gurpreet Marwaha - IAM Analyst at National Australia Bank, Australia

(5/5)

I learned a lot

Excellent Office 365 training provided by Flexmind

Kiranmai Yachareni - Web Developer at Total Quality Logistics, USA

(5/5)

Excellent ability to clarify all the queries I raised

Thank You! I would definitely recommend it to others. The training session was very informative and interactive. Very useful and definitely thought-provoking. All the module sessions were clear and interactive, great, and friendly. Catered to all levels, which was good for those just starting out and those with more experience. I really appreciate the recorded videos and training material, which would be definitely helpful for later references.

FAQs for PL-500: Microsoft Power Platform RPA Developer Training Learners

The PL‑500 training is a certification‑focused program that teaches learners how to automate time‑consuming and repetitive tasks using Microsoft Power Automate, with a strong focus on Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The course prepares learners to review solution requirements, document processes, and design, develop, troubleshoot, and evaluate automations. It also emphasizes collaboration with administrators for deployment and operational support in production environments.

This course is designed for developers and automation professionals who want to build and support RPA solutions using Power Automate desktop flows and cloud flows. It is also suitable for professionals who work with business stakeholders to improve and automate workflows and who need to collaborate with platform administrators to deploy solutions across environments.

Flexmind recommends that learners have experience with JSON, cloud flows, and integrating solutions with REST and SOAP services. Familiarity with analyzing data using Microsoft Excel and exposure to scripting or programming concepts such as VBScript, VBA, HTML, and JavaScript are beneficial. Having a background with the Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps and Dataverse is also recommended.

In this course you learn how to design RPA solutions, develop RPA solutions, and deploy and manage RPA solutions. You also learn how to use Power Automate for desktop to record Windows and web applications and use built‑in actions, including Excel manipulation, as part of end‑to‑end automation scenarios such as invoice processing.

The PL‑500 course is delivered as a 4‑day (32‑hour) virtual instructor‑led program using Microsoft courseware and official lab exercises, and it is taught by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Flexmind also provides cloud lab access and lifetime courseware upgrades as part of the training experience.

Yes. The training includes Microsoft official lab exercises and cloud lab access. Flexmind’s course structure explicitly includes lab setup and practical exercises such as setting up the lab environment, designing solutions, and building desktop flows using Power Automate for desktop.

The course includes getting started with Power Automate for desktop, learning desktop flow development essentials, and building automations using RPA with Power Automate for desktop. The curriculum emphasizes recording and automating Windows and web applications and using out‑of‑the‑box actions for real business automation scenarios.

This training is designed to prepare learners for the PL‑500 certification exam and the credential Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate. Microsoft’s certification expects candidates to automate Windows‑based, browser‑based, and terminal‑based applications using approaches such as UI automation, API automation, and database automations, and to analyze, design, and implement solutions using both desktop flows and cloud flows.

The certification validates that you can analyze processes for automation, implement automations using Power Automate for desktop and cloud flows, use actions for logic and working with data/applications/services, collaborate with business stakeholders to optimize workflows, and partner with administrators to deploy and support solutions in other environments.

This course is taught by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Flexmind’s course format also states the use of Microsoft courseware and official lab exercises, which aligns with instructor‑led delivery by certified trainers.

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