Frequently Asked Questions
The PL-900 is a beginner-friendly Microsoft certification that gives you a solid introduction to the Power Platform, including tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
Not at all! PL-900 is perfect for beginners, even if you’ve never written a line of code before.
It’s great for business users, students, freshers, and even non-tech professionals who want to explore automation, data analysis, or app building.
Absolutely! It’s a great starting point if you’re moving from a non-technical background into IT or business analysis.
You’ll learn about core components like Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, AI Builder, and security basics.
The exam duration is around 60 minutes, and you’ll answer roughly 40–60 questions.
Yes, most questions are multiple choice, drag-and-drop, or scenario-based.
You need a score of 700 out of 1000 to pass the exam.
The exam usually costs around ₹4,800 INR (or $99 USD), but prices may vary slightly by location.
Yes, Microsoft Learn offers free self-paced learning paths designed specifically for PL-900.
Yes, many training centers—including Certification Mantra—offer guided sessions to help you prepare.
Use Microsoft Learn, practice exams, and hands-on experience with the Power Platform tools.
It’s considered beginner-friendly, but you’ll still need to understand the concepts and tools clearly to pass.
Yes! Microsoft provides a digital badge and certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile and resume.
Yes, it adds value to your profile and helps you apply for roles like business analyst, citizen developer, or support analyst.
No prior experience is needed. It’s designed to help complete beginners understand the Microsoft Power Platform.
Yes, it’s recognized globally by companies using Microsoft technologies.
Dataverse is Microsoft’s built-in data platform that lets you safely store and manage the data your Power Platform apps use.
You’ll learn how to create dashboards and reports that visualize data and help with decision-making.
You can, but PL-900 gives you the foundation to make those advanced certifications easier to understand.
Currently, PL-900 does not expire, so once you earn it, it stays on your record permanently.
Yes! You can take the exam online via Pearson VUE using their secure proctoring system.
No worries—you can retake it after 24 hours. Microsoft allows multiple retakes with some gap between attempts.
It’s available in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Spanish, German, and more.
Definitely! It gives you the skills to build low-code solutions and automate business workflows—great for startups and small businesses.
Yes! You’ll learn how to create business apps, reports, and flows using actual tools in the Power Platform suite.
Yes, having a Microsoft credential can boost your chances during college placements or internship selections.
You can finish the training in as little as 1–2 weeks with focused daily learning.
Yes, many students take PL-900 to strengthen their resume and gain real-world skills before graduating.
After PL-900, you can pursue certifications like PL-200 (Functional Consultant) or PL-400 (Developer), depending on your interest.