No, you don't need technical background to sign up for the program. No coding experience is necessary.
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Power Up Program
Prepare for tomorrow
Looking for new career growth opportunities?
By 2025, 70% of new applications developed by enterprises will use low-code or no-code technologies, up from less than 25% in 2020. (Gartner)*
Microsoft Power Up Program enables non-tech professionals to successfully advance into a new career path in low-code application development using Microsoft Power Platform.
Program benefits
On successful completion of the program, you’ll help uncover business problems where technology can benefit the daily operations for any organization. Additionally, you'll use Microsoft Power Platform to analyze data, build solutions, automate processes, and create intelligent chatbots.

Learn with a guided curriculum
Discover new skills with interactive learning paths and hands-on labs, and you can attend instructor-led webinars.

Get certification vouchers
Program participants will be awarded vouchers to register for Microsoft Power Platform certification exams.

Receive recognition
By completing the learning paths, you’ll be awarded community-recognized badges to help you advance or find new career opportunities.

Be part of a community
You’ll have support along the way and will have access to experts, peers, and local events.
Success stories
Liane Powel
Advanced her career from housing management to a Power Platform functional consultant.Dawn Peacock
Transformed her career from mortgage broker to a senior business analyst with Power Platform.Get started
Become an early adopter, join the program, and start your journey of establishing a career in the technology field.

Step ONE
Apply
Apply today to join a 3 month program.

Step TWO
Learn
Start learning in-demand skills of the future.

Step THREE
Get certified
Showcase your new skills and advance your career.
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Frequently asked questions
The program offers a curriculum that spans approximately three months.
Participants are expected to spend, on average, 8-10 hours each week on self-paced learning, webinars, and completing module challenges.
Yes
This program is virtual as of now.
Yes
No, acceptance will be based on your application details. This program is focused on enrolling non-technical participants.
Program administrators will reach out to you by email.
Program administrators will reach out to you by email with an outline of your next steps.
This program will offer a curriculum that will enable you to become a Power Platform citizen developer and prepare you to take Exam PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant. After successful completion of this exam, you will be able to apply to jobs that require low-code development skills.
Volunteer opportunities are available
Are you already a Microsoft Power Platform specialist? If so, you can join as a volunteer to share your knowledge and career experiences, engage with future specialists by answering questions, or conduct a workshop.
* 2021 Gartner®, Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.