Building Custom Connectors with Authenticated APIs in Power Platform

Modern business automation often requires connecting custom internal systems or third-party tools to your daily workflows. This text-based course guides you through the process of bridging these gaps by building custom connectors in Power Platform. You will transition from using standard out-of-the-box integrations to designing secure, authenticated connections that pull and push data exactly when and where your organization needs it. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational structure of APIs, JSON payloads, and custom connectors; Configure secure authentication methods including API keys and OAuth 2.0; Define custom triggers and actions using OpenAPI specifications; Handle data payloads, query parameters, and custom header configurations; Test and troubleshoot active API connections directly within Power Platform; Apply modern security best practices to protect sensitive credentials and endpoints. The course begins with essential API concepts and authentication terminology, then guides you step-by-step through configuring, securing, and validating your first custom connector. This course is designed for business analysts, developers, and automation beginners who want to extend their Power Platform capabilities without needing advanced coding experience. Start reading today to unlock seamless data integration across your business applications.