This interactive full-day workshop introduced participants to the world of citizen development, offering a step-by-step path from ideation to implementation using PMI’s Citizen Developer frameworks and Microsoft Power Platform. Designed for non-technical professionals, the session provided foundational knowledge, practical tools, and hands-on experience to build functional business applications.

Participants explored how to identify use cases, gather requirements, and create data-driven solutions using Microsoft Power Platform components such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint. The workshop emphasized agility, collaboration, and usability—key elements in the PMI Hyper-Agile Software Development Lifecycle.

Key Takeaways

• Citizen Development Fundamentals
  Participants learned how low-code/no-code platforms empower business users to build solutions and close delivery gaps traditionally filled by IT.

• PMI Framework Application
  The workshop introduced the PMI Citizen Developer frameworks, guiding attendees through ideation, requirement gathering, and project planning using a structured methodology.

• Practical Power Apps Development
  Through guided exercises, attendees built a functional Canvas App connected to SharePoint—learning how to manage forms, buttons, data sources, and user interface design.

• Copilot Assistance
  Participants experienced how Microsoft Copilot in Power Apps streamlines app development through natural language prompts, reducing development time and technical barriers.

• Workflow Automation with Power Automate
  Attendees created basic workflows that automate tasks such as sending notifications, showcasing how automation can streamline business processes.

• End-to-End Solution Lifecycle
  The session covered app deployment, user acceptance testing, version management, and lifecycle planning to ensure sustainability and scalability.

• Hands-On Collaboration
  Attendees worked in small teams to design a project management solution, applying workshop concepts in real time and gaining confidence in using Power Apps.