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Check out the latest Microsoft Power Platform release plans for 2024!   We have a whole host of exciting new features to help you be more productive, enhance delegation, run automated testing, build responsive pages, and so much more.    Click the links below to see not only our forthcoming releases, but to also try out some of the new features that have recently been released to market across:     Power Apps  Power Automate  Copilot Studio   We can’t wait to share with you all the upcoming releases that will help take your Power Platform experience to the next level!    Check out the entire Release Wave: Power Platform Complete Release Planner 

        After its initial announcement met with such resounding success at the Microsoft Power Platform Conference last fall, the Super User In Training Program's first season is about to kick off! We are so excited to welcome hundreds of potential new Super Users who have signed up for our inaugural program.Not sure what a Super User is yet? Keep reading:Have you ever been exploring the community and come across a user with this unique icon next to their name? It means you have found the actual, real-life superheroes of the Power Platform Community! Super Users are our heroes because of the way they are consistently helpful with everything from solutions to flagging spam, offering insight on the community, and so much more!If you've ever wondered exactly what a Super User does and how they earn that special badge, please check out this article: Power Apps: What is A Super User? - Power Platform CommunityCopilot Studio: What is A Super User? - Power Platform Community Power Automate: What is A Super User? - Power Platform CommunityPower Pages: What is A Super User? - Power Platform CommunityIf you missed this season of S.U.I.T., don't worry! We have a whole new season coming soon, so watch our News & Announcements for updates on when you can sign up and get your Super User SUIT on!

Ahmed Salih, Senior Power Platform Architect at Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis kicks off the New Year for the Community with this celebration of what being a Super User has meant to him. In this personal video, he explains how becoming a Super User has really helped him grow technically as a developer, and how being part of the Microsoft community can improve the impact of your learning journey in 2024!Ahmed is one of our amazing Power Platform Community Super Users as well as a Microsoft MVP. Click here to connect with him in the Community and follow him on LinkedIn, too: Ahmed Salih | LinkedIn

As we close the first year of the Microsoft Power Up Program, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the milestones achieved on this incredible journey. With more than 25,000 passionate individuals from more than 180 countries joining us in our 12-week low-code up-skilling initiative, the resonance of this program surpassed all expectations, amplifying the essence of global learning and collaboration.   Celebrating Successes The Power Up Program’s vision was simple yet powerful: to equip individuals worldwide with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the era of digital transformati on. And the response was nothing short of phenomenal. Participants, hailing from diverse backgrounds, united under the common goal of mastering low-code skills, bridging the gap between ambition and proficiency. 25,000+ Participants: From every corner of the globe, individuals took the plunge into the world of low-code development, driven by a shared enthusiasm for learning and growth.180+ Countries Represented: The program transcended borders, cultures, and languages, fostering a truly global community of learners united by their eagerness to empower themselves.12-Week Up-skilling Journey: The self-serve curriculum guided participants through a transformative 12-week experience, honing their Power Platform skills and unleashing their potential. One of the most inspiring aspects of the Power Up Program’s inaugural year was witnessing the success stories that emerged from the community. From career transitions to groundbreaking projects, the impact of newfound skills reverberated globally, validating the program’s mission to empower individuals to create their paths in the digital landscape. Watch some Power Up Program graduates share their success stories.     Paving the Way Forward As the Power Up Program embarks on its second year, the excitement continues to build. We’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking feature that amplifies the learning experience – Group Learning! The program continues to evolve for learners and volunteers. In year two, we will offer more interactive and visual learning including the opportunity to attend Microsoft partner-led App in a Day workshops. In addition, participants can now join as teams, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.   Introducing Group Learning Colleagues, friends and family now can challenge each other on a learning journey to become low-code app makers. To get started, a group leader applies and creates a team name. Once accepted, the group leader will select their preferred start date and send invitations to group members. Throughout the learning journey, group members can monitor each other’s advancement on the Power Up Program leader board, fostering healthy competition and collective growth.     Recognizing our volunteers We are pleased to recognize 13 Power Up champs as our first recipients of the Star Champ badge who displayed exemplary commitment and dedication in our first year on the Power Up Program leader board. Let’s give a shout out to the first round of Star Champs: Ahmed Salih, Akah Mandela Munab, Asia Platt, Barend Buizer, Christina Wheeler, Davy De Roeck, Drew Poggemann, Neil Hambly, Pavel Vecer, Remi Dyon, Rishona Elijah, Sheryl Neyley, and Zeeshan Saeed. This badge will be awarded to champs who have contributed more than 15 hours over the last 6 months across various volunteering categories such as supporting Power Up learners during live Q&A sessions, responding to learner questions on discussions boards and grading final app challenge submissions. We are excited for champs to have the opportunity to earn this badge that recognizes their commitment and support for the Power Up learners and to inspire many others to volunteer.               As you make your New Year’s resolutions, add building an application with Microsoft Power Platform to the list and join the Power Up Program as an individual, a group or as a volunteer!   Author: Dimpi Gandhi Source: Power Apps Product Blog

Welcome to our December Newsletter, where we highlight the latest news, product releases, upcoming events, and the amazing work of our outstanding Community members. If you're new to the Community, please make sure to follow the latest News & Announcements and check out the Community on LinkedIn as well! It's the best way to stay up-to-date in the New Year with all the news from across Microsoft Power Platform and beyond.    This month's highlights:- Our most active community members- Season of Giving User Group Vouchers- Microsoft Power Up Program Recap - Power Platform "Depth Enablement" Workshops 2024 and more!   COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Check out the most active community members of the last month! These hardworking members are posting regularly, answering questions, kudos, and providing top solutions in their communities. We are so thankful for each of you--keep up the great work! If you hope to see your name here next month, make it your New Year's Resolution to be more active in the community in 2024.   Power AppsPower AutomateCopilot StudioPower PagesWarrenBelzAgniusMattJimisonragavanrajanLaurensMScottShearerfernandosilvaLucas001Rajkumar_404wskinnermctcManikandanSHaressh2728timlNived_NambiarcapuanodaniloMariamPaulachanPstorkUshaJyothi20inzil2kvip01dpoggemannVictorIvanidzejsrandhawarenatoromaoEddieEmichael0808deeksha15795prufachM_Ali_SZ365grantjenkinsExpiscornovusdeeksha15795SpongYeRhiassuringManishSolankiSara9AARON_CManishSolankicpaytonjamesmuller     Season of Giving with Microsoft Learn Click the image here to learn more about our User Group-focused Season of Giving, where 250 community members can get 50% off vouchers for #MicrosoftLearn! This great giveaway is perfect for our User Group members looking to build their skills and knowledge through certifications on Microsoft Learn.There are a limited number of vouchers left to give away, so please don't delay! Follow the directions in the News & Announcements post to get your opportunity to grow and expand your Power Platform skills.         Power Up Program Recap Click the image below to read Dimpi Gandhi's first year review of the Microsoft Power Up Program. With more than 25,000 individuals across 180 countries joining the 12-week low-code upskilling initiative, the resonance of this program has surpassed all expectations - amplifying the essence of global learning and collaboration in the new era of digital transformation.   Power Platform "Depth Enablement" Workshops 2024 Unlock your Power Platform potential with the 2024 Business Applications "Depth Enablement" Workshops! These multi-day sessions kick off on January 24th through to March 21st, 2024, and are led by Microsoft experts who cover topics such as Sales & Marketing, Customer & Field Service, Finance & Supply Chain, and Low Code Tools. Click the link image below to enroll today and take the first steps toward expanding your expertise while leveraging built-in AI!       Create a Chatbot with Microsoft Copilot Studio Discover how you can create an intelligent chatbot with Copilot Studio and Dataverse for Teams to help you quickly respond to employee needs without building high-code solutions. Follow this link to find out more: Create a chatbot with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Dataverse for Teams           CHECK OUT THE LATEST COMMUNITY BLOG ARTICLES Power Apps Community Blog Power Automate Community Blog Copilot Studio Community Blog Power Pages Community Blog  

Did you miss our first-ever Power Apps Copilot Coffee Chat on November 14th? This exciting and informative session with Simon Matthews and Miti Joshi is now available to watch in our Community Galleries!   This AMA discussed the emergence of generative AI and how we are changing the way makers build and use Microsoft Power Apps with the support of Copilot. Simon leads the Product Management team focused on Power Apps Maker Copilot and Data Experiences, while Miti builds Copilot for business application users, focusing on Copilot for end users of canvas and model-driven Power Apps. Both of them had great insights to share with the community and answered some very interesting questions!   This live event was just the first of many we are offering in the coming months. Each of them will give you the unique opportunity to learn more about the Power Apps Copilot plans, where we’ll focus, and gain insight into upcoming features. We’re looking forward to hearing from the community at the next AMA, so hang on to your questions!Watch the recording in the Gallery today: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Events/Coffee-Chat-November-14-2023/m-p/2514262#M34