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Microsoft Power Automate allows you to bring automation to your business processes. With a different type of flow to cover different business processes plus the ability to connect to data from hundreds of data sources, Power Automate affords great flexibility. All it takes to get started is knowledge of your business process.

In this module, you learned about Microsoft Power Automate and its capabilities for automating business processes. You now understand the different types of flows it offers, including business process flows, cloud flows, and desktop flows. You also explored the various applications and components of Power Automate, such as the maker portal, mobile app, and desktop app. Additionally, you gained knowledge on how Power Automate integrates with other Microsoft technologies and the business value it provides.

The main takeaways from this module are that Power Automate is a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks, saving time, and reducing errors. It offers a wide range of automation capabilities for different scenarios, such as data transfer, process guidance, and productivity improvement. Power Automate consists of triggers and actions, which determine what starts the flow and what the flow does when triggered. With over 1,000 connectors available, Power Automate makes it easy to connect to various data sources and services. It seamlessly integrates with popular Microsoft technologies, allowing for automation across different applications.

Now that you reviewed this module, you should be able to:

  • Describe the capabilities of Power Automate.

  • Identify the different Power Automate apps and when to use them.

  • Explain the components that make up a cloud flow.

  • Describe how Power Automate can be used with other Microsoft technologies.

  • Explain Process mining.

  • Build a basic Power Automate cloud flow.

  • Explain how to build a cloud flow with Copilot.

  • Build a basic Power Automate desktop flow.

  • Describe the business value provided by Power Automate.

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