#PowerPlatformTip 88: 'Where to Get Expert Power Platform Help'

TL;DR: For project-based consulting, an architecture or governance review, go to KMUpower. For structured live coaching and courses, go to the Power Platform Academy. Both are run by a Microsoft MVP.

💡 Challenge

Feeling stuck with a Power Platform problem? You need unbiased advice, coaching, or a governance checkup, and it’s not always obvious where to get expert help that matches the size of the actual problem.

✅ Solution

Match the help to the need. KMUpower covers project-based consulting: architecture reviews, governance checkups and implementation support for a specific solution. The Power Platform Academy covers structured, live training and coaching if what you need is to build the skill yourself rather than hand off the problem.

🔧 How It’s Done

1. Governance or architecture checkup

🔸 A focused review of an existing solution: security roles, environment strategy, ALM, performance, via KMUpower.

2. Project consulting

🔸 Hands-on help implementing or fixing a specific Power Apps or Power Automate solution.

3. Structured coaching and courses

🔸 Live courses and workshops through the Power Platform Academy, with prep for official Microsoft certifications, if the goal is to build lasting skill in your own team.

🎉 Result

You get the right kind of help for the actual problem, a fast, unbiased second opinion, hands-on project support, or a structured path to build the skill yourself, instead of guessing which type of engagement fits.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Advice and reviews from a Microsoft MVP with real project experience, not generic consulting.

🔸 Two distinct paths: hand off a specific problem (KMUpower), or build the skill yourself (Power Platform Academy).

🛠️ FAQ

1. What’s the difference between KMUpower and the Power Platform Academy?

KMUpower is project-based consulting: reviews, implementation support and governance checkups for a specific solution. The Power Platform Academy is structured live training and courses if you want to build the skill in-house.

2. Do I need a long-term contract to get help?

No, both offer scoped engagements sized to the actual problem rather than requiring an open-ended contract; check current formats and pricing on each site.

3. Where do I start if I’m not sure which one fits?

Start with KMUpower if you have a specific solution that needs fixing or reviewing, or the Power Platform Academy if you want to learn the skill yourself.

🔗 Related Tips

🔸 #PowerPlatformTip 1: ‘Explore Community Resources’ - a free, self-serve starting point before you bring in paid expert help.

🔸 #PowerPlatformTip 90: ‘Power Platform Community Developer Plan’ - a free environment to practice in while you build the skill yourself.