Start by reviewing the

to understand its components and features.

Install the COE Toolkit solution in your Power Platform tenant.

Run the inventory tool to get familiar with what's already in your tenant.

Browse the inventory to see all the apps, owners, and connectors in use.

Based on the learnings from the inventory, start refining your processes.

Focus on governance processes:

After establishing governance, move on to nurturing your makers.

Use the Video Hub to share internal and external learning videos.

Create playlists for onboarding new makers, including your own organization's guidelines.

Use the training event registration app to get people interacting with Power Apps.

Send automated welcome emails to new makers, introducing them to your community and resources.

Continuously use insights from the dashboard to refine your strategy.

Consider extending the toolkit to fit your organization's unique needs.

Stay updated with monthly COE Toolkit releases.

Report issues or suggest improvements via

As your organization matures, consider integrating with more advanced tools like Azure Synapse.

Note: Installing the COE Toolkit is not a one-time checkbox exercise. It's a tool to support your evolving Power Platform strategy, helping you automate tasks so you can focus on what's really important.

You need a Power Apps Premium license to use the COE Toolkit.

Typically, the admin team has a Power Apps Producer license.

Makers can use Pay-as-you-go (PSU) licensing for less frequently used components.

Success isn't a fixed endpoint but an ongoing journey:

Continuously use insights from the COE Toolkit to refine your strategy.

Adapt your approach based on how your organization is using Power Platform.

Never stop learning and evolving your strategy.

For more information, watch the full interview with Manuela Pichler on