Introduction to Robotic Process Automation Development
Published by Pearson
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an extremely hot area right now within IT. RPA will become even more important as we head into the next decade, because it helps businesses save money. RPA tools help automate tasks, via software robots (bots) that work in place of (or alongside) humans to take care of specific tasks within in the organization.
This course is for aspiring RPA developers and business users alike, bringing the power and skill set of automation to anyone interested in Robotic Process Automation. The simple exercises and no-code platform require no prior programming or RPA knowledge to follow along with this beginner's training course.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
Upon completion of this RPA live training, you will have met the following learning objectives:
- Understand RPA, its benefits, and what are ideal candidates for automation use cases
- Learn about the key knowledge components needed to develop RPA business processes
- Understand general RPA coding standards and best practices
This live event is for you because...
This course is for beginning learners of Robotic Process Automation, including but not limited to:
- Aspiring RPA Developers
- Aspiring RPA Citizen Developers who might make use of low-code no-code platforms to be able to create applications
- Business users interested in learning more about using Robotic Process Automation
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of the concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Basic experience as a technical or business Project/Program Manager, alongside an intermediate understanding of enterprise process optimization methodologies
Course Set-up
- If you would like to download the free UiPath Studio Community Edition (Free vendor tool trainees can leverage to complete the optional exercises) to install it on your computer go here: https://forum.uipath.com/t/forum-faq-how-to-start-using-uipath-how-to-download-studio-and-configure-your-robot/221086
Recommended Preparation
- (Video) Robotic Process Automation: The Promise, the Patterns, and the Pitfalls: https://learning.oreilly.com/videos/robotic-process-automation/9780136823629/
- (Video) Robotic Process Automation: RPA Fundamentals and Build a Robot: https://www.oreilly.com/videos/robotic-process-automation/9781838829797/
Recommended Follow-up
- (Book) Robotic Process Automation by Nandra Mullakara, Arun Kumar Asokan: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/robotic-process-automation/9781839217357/
- (Book) Robotic Process Automation: RPA Fundamentals and Build a Robot by Tor-Inge Flaa: https://www.oreilly.com/videos/robotic-process-automation/9781838829797/
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Segment 1: Introduction to RPA Methodologies (90 minutes)
- Introduction: Spend time reviewing the Robotic Process Automation vendor landscape
- Module A: Introduction to RPA
- Module B: Developer Best Practices
- Module C: RPA Developer Interface
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights (Citizen Developer Program Insights)
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 2: Simple Flows and UI Automation (30 minutes)
- Module D: Selectors and User Interface Interactions
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights (Selectors)
- Module E: Workflows, Variables, Arguments
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights (Workflows, Variables, Arguments)
Segment 3: Advanced Flows & Data Processing (30 minutes)
- Module F: Excel and Data Tables
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights: (Excel and Data Tables)
- Module G: Control Flows
- Module H: GSuite Activities
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights: (Control Flows/GSuite Activities)
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 4: Exception handling and RPA best practices (60 minutes)
- Module I: Exception Handling, Debugging
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights (Exception Handling, Debugging)
- Module J: Project Organization and Best Practices
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights (Project Organization and Best Practices)
- Leadership/Program Manager Insights: Let the Journey Begin
- Summary: Course wrap-up and next steps
- Join discussion forums with other business users of Robotic Process Automation technologies
- Work on the optional course exercises as a way to gain hands-on experience
Your Instructor
Sidney Madison Prescott
Sidney Madison Prescott is a senior technology leader, keynote speaker, author, and robotics evangelist specializing in the creation of Robotic Process Automation Centers of Excellence for Fortune 500 companies. Sidney currently heads up the Global Intelligent Automation initiative at music streaming powerhouse Spotify. In addition to her extensive work in the technology sector, Sidney is also a published author. Sidney has co-authored the forthcoming book, Robotic Process Automation using UiPath StudioX: A Citizen Developer’s Guide to Hyperautomation.
Sidney is also an executive board member for three global non-profit organizations, where she contributes valuable automation insights to enhance overall program objectives. To round out her career accolades, Sidney was also named a global recipient of the 2020 Top 50 Technology Visionaries award. Sidney currently resides in Manhattan’s Upper East Side with her two small dogs, Addison, and Grey Sloan. She is an avid snowboarder and frequent spin class attendee