What changed in the latest PL-900 update? +
The July 24, 2026 update made agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio a full 20-25% domain, covering topics, knowledge sources, MCP servers and agent flows. All Power Pages objectives were removed, and canvas and model-driven app building was replaced with a basic-apps objective. Managing the environment rose to 20-25%, while business value dropped to 5-10%. Older courses no longer match the exam.
How hard is PL-900? +
It is an entry-level exam, but older prep makes it harder. Copilot Studio agents, Dataverse, environment administration and governance now carry real weight. Candidates who expect a light overview of Power Apps or who studied a pre-update course find many questions unfamiliar. Power Automate also gained weight, including AI-assisted flow creation.
What is the PL-900 exam format and passing score? +
PL-900 is a short exam of about 45 minutes, proctored online or at a Pearson VUE center. Expect multiple choice, drag-and-drop and similar item types. You need 700 on Microsoft's scaled 1 to 1000 scale, which is not the same as 70% correct. Your score report breaks down performance by skill area.
How much does PL-900 cost and does it expire? +
Fundamentals exams cost $99 in the US, and pricing varies by country. Power Platform Fundamentals does not expire and needs no renewal. There are no prerequisites, and it is not required for associate exams such as PL-200 or PL-400. Microsoft sometimes offers free or discounted vouchers through virtual training days.
How long should I prepare for PL-900? +
Most candidates need 1-3 weeks. Use the current Microsoft Learn path and a free developer environment to build a simple app, a cloud flow and a Copilot Studio agent with a knowledge source. Hands-on time with the admin center and Dataverse helps with the environment management domain.
What is the PL-900 retake policy? +
If you fail a Microsoft exam, you can retake it after 24 hours. After that, each further retake requires a 14-day wait, with a maximum of five attempts in any 12-month period. Use the skill-area breakdown on your score report to focus your next attempt.