Canvas App 101

In this session, we’re taking a first look at Canvas Apps. You’ll see how they help you build custom apps ... Show more

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Lectures 1

Level Level 50

Basic info

In this session, we’re taking a first look at Canvas Apps.

You’ll see how they help you build custom apps quickly and easily using a visual design approach — all within the Power Platform.

We’ll cover the basics of where they fit in the Microsoft ecosystem, walk through the core features, and finish with a simple real-world example to show how they help teams work more efficiently.

If you’re completely new to Canvas Apps, this is the place to start.

Intended audience

This is a beginner-level introduction designed for anyone who wants to understand what Canvas Apps are, how they fit into the Power Platform, and why organisations use them.

Description

The purpose of this course is to give you a 101 introduction to Canvas Apps.

Canvas Apps are part of Microsoft Power Apps, enabling you to design and build custom applications with a drag-and-drop interface. They allow you to connect to multiple data sources, create intuitive user experiences, and deliver apps that work across web and mobile — all without writing complex code.

In this video, we’re going to focus on giving you the basics:

What Canvas Apps are and where they sit within the Power Platform.
A look at the core capabilities such as connectors, controls, and formulas.
And finally, we’ll tie it together with a real-world example, so you can see how they help an organisation streamline processes.

The aim isn’t to overwhelm you with detail, but to give you enough of a grounding so you understand the value of Canvas Apps and where they might fit in your business or career journey.

So let’s get started.