The Power Platform is a suite of Microsoft products designed to help you create custom business solutions without needing extensive coding knowledge.

Whether you are a business analyst, project manager, or consultant, understanding the Power Platform opens up a world of possibilities for:

• Streamlining processes
• Analyzing data
• Automating tasks

As a functional consultant, you could recommend apps that help a company or individual:

• Budget their finances
• Improve investment returns
• Reduce development costs
  

This is achieved by turning data into actionable insights.

See the example in the screenshot below.

The Power Platform gives you four main tools to make work easier and more efficient:

1. Power BI – Turn data into clear visuals and interactive dashboards.
2. Power Apps – Build custom apps without coding.
3. Power Automate – Automate repetitive tasks and workflows.
4. Power Virtual Agents – Create chatbots to improve customer and employee interactions.

These tools help organizations innovate by:

• Connecting to different data sources
• Creating reports and dashboards
• Streamlining processes
• Doing all this without advanced coding skills

• Power BI: Quickly turn raw data into interactive dashboards and share insights for smarter decisions.
• Power Apps: Build apps for anything—from tracking expenses to managing inventory—with a simple interface and ready-to-use templates.
• Power Automate & Virtual Agents: Automate workflows and create chatbots to boost productivity and enhance customer experiences.

Together, the Power Platform helps businesses improve productivity, enhance customer experiences, and adapt to changing needs.