Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Overview and Build a Robot

Name: Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Overview and Build a Robot
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Learn the key elements of RPA and build your first software robot in UiPath in less than half a workday!

Created byTor-Inge Flaa

Last updated 7/2024

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What you'll learn

💡 What Robotic Process Automation is, how it works and when to apply it
🤖 To build a simple robot using the UiPath RPA platform
🔥 Why RPA is a hot topic right now and how it may enhance your career
🚀 A 5-step implementation plan for piloting RPA in your company
🎯 How to set up an RPA Center of Excellence
🏅 How to grow as an RPA Professional

Course content

4 sections • 32 lectures • 2h 36m total length

Section intro0:44
RPA - What it is and how it works5:38
In this lecture, Tor teaches you what RPA is and how it works. The lesson also includes a demo.
RPA - Capabilities1:45
In this lecture, Tor teaches you what capabilities RPA has and what systems, applications and platforms it can interact with. The lesson also includes a demo.
RPA - Basics #1
RPA - Why now11:11
In this lecture, Tor teaches you why learning about software robots will position you better for the future of work, what challenges today's organizations face, how “digital employees” will assist organizations of the future and why RPA is so relevant.
RPA - Pros (Benefits)4:04
In this lecture, Tor teaches you the pros of RPA technology. The lecture also includes an example to see the benefits of applying RPA to a simple – but relevant – process.
RPA - Cons (Disadvantages)3:38
In this lecture, Tor teaches you the cons of RPA technology.
RPA - How AI Enhances Robotic Process Automation1:53
RPA - Basics #2
RPA - Vendors5:12
In this lecture, we will have a look at the most significant RPA providers and how they did compare in a study that evaluated different criteria; stretching from robot functionality to the RPA vendor's market strategy.
RPA - Case Study3:27
In this lecture, Tor will show you a real-world example of how RPA has been piloted in a Norwegian real estate company.
RPA - Self reflection exercise0:54

Section intro0:27
In this section, we will cover:
The UiPath Platform
How to install UiPath Studio
The UiPath Studio user interface
How to build a robot
At the end of this section, you will be able to
Build an actual robot using one of the most widely used RPA platforms – UiPath
The UiPath Platform7:42
In this lecture, Tor teaches you the different components of the UiPath RPA Platform – Studio, Orchestrator and Robot.
Install Uipath Studio (Developer software)6:23
In this lecture, we will download the UiPath Studio Community Edition.
The Modern and Classic Design Experience0:46
Get to know UiPath Studio - part 1 (first look)8:07
In this lecture, Tor provides a walkthrough of the UiPath Studio user interface (part 1/2)
Get to know UiPath Studio - part 2 (first project)15:09
In this lecture, Tor provides a walkthrough of the UiPath Studio user interface (part 2/2). We will also create a simple project in UiPath to get ready for the real challenge in lecture 14 and 15.
Build a robot - part 1 (the case)8:57
In this lecture, we will have a look at the process we will automate using RPA. We will have a look at the different process steps, do them manually and look at how to automate them using a robot.
Build a robot - part 2 (the challenge)11:10
In this lecture, we will build our robot together in UiPath Studio.

Section intro1:15
In this section, we will cover:
A 5-step basic plan for piloting and implementing RPA
How to create an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE)
Critical Success Factors for RPA initiatives
More Real-World Applications of RPA
At the end of this section, you will know
How to pilot and implement RPA in your enterprise
What roles and responsibilities are needed in an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE)
Critical Success Factors for succeeding with an RPA initiative
Examples on how RPA has been applied in various businesses
A basic plan for piloting and implementing RPA1:33
In this lecture, Tor teaches you the 5 basic steps in an RPA implementation project: 1) Identify, evaluate and prioritize processes, 2) Describe processes, 3) Design, develop and test processes, 4) Implement processes and 5) Monitor and continuously improve processes.
Step 1 - Identify, evaluate and prioritize processes14:31
In this lecture, Tor teaches you how to identify processes that has an automation potential, how to evaluate those processes in more detail (Applicability + business potential in terms of expected return on investment - ROI) and how to prioritize processes.
Step 2 - Describe process(es)5:52
In this lecture, Tor describes how to document automation candidates in a Process Definition Document (PDD). The document contains the high-level flow of the manual process and it is usually used as a platform from which the automated solution is designed.
Step 3 - Design, develop and test4:08
In this lecture, Tor describes important aspects of designing, developing and testing (Unit testing, functional testing and acceptance testing) the process(es).
Step 4 - Implement process(es)2:41
In this lecture, Tor described the implementation step from a high-level perspective.
Step 5 - Monitoring and Continuous Improvement2:03
In this lecture, Tor describes different activities for monitoring the automated process in the period directly after implementing the process (The “hypercare” period) as well as the importance of having focus on ongoing improvements of the automated process(es).
RPA – Piloting and implementation
Create an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) - Part 1 (Roles & Responsibilities)6:43
In this lecture, Tor teaches you how to build an RPA Center of Excellence – That is: how to build an internal, self-sustaining and scalable RPA expertise to run and maintain robots in your organisation. Lecture focus: Roles & Responsibilities.
Create an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) - Part 2 (Governance Model)7:49
In this lecture, Tor teaches you how to build an RPA Center of Excellence – That is: how to build an internal, self-sustaining and scalable RPA expertise to run and maintain robots in your organisation. Lecture focus: Governance Model.
RPA - Center of Excellence (CoE)
Critical Success Factors1:57
In this lecture, Tor teaches critical success factors when starting out with an RPA initiative to ensure that your implementation will be successful.
More Real-World Applications of RPA5:46
In this lecture, Tor will show you three more examples of how RPA has been implemented in the real-world, as well as sharing an informative blogpost with you containing 60+ RPA use cases and applications.

Further Learning - Outside Udemy3:37
With the knowledge you’ve gained in this course, Tor has some suggestions for what you can do next to further improve your RPA skills, depending on whether you want to become an RPA developer or an RPA Project Manager.
Further Learning - Inside Udemy0:36
Tor has one more suggestion for what you can do next to further improve your RPA skills.
Course Summary0:39
You made it. Well-done, and congratulations!

Requirements

There's no need for prior programming or coding experience to take this course.
You'll need a Windows PC with internet access for this course, as UiPath is not compatible with Mac.

Description

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a game-changing technology that is designed to automate high-volume, repeatable tasks that take up a large percentage of a workers’ time. Take this opportunity to prepare yourself for the future of work and get trained in one of the most in-demand skills.

The goal of this course is to provide you with a clear overview of what RPA is, how it works and when to apply it, and at the same time give you hands-on technology experience by helping you build a simple robot that automates a business process in the UiPath Studio RPA software. This way you’ll both understand the bigger picture, and you will know how the technology works in practice. Further, we will look at how to pilot the technology in an enterprise setting so that you know what steps to take to succeed with any RPA initiative in your organization.

By the end of this course you will know:

What RPA is and how it works
Why RPA is a hot topic right now
The pros and cons of the technology (RPA is not the solution to everything)
How recent developments withing artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing the technology
Who’s offering RPA software and what vendor to choose
The components of the UiPath Platform
The UiPath Studio Developer software
How to build a simple software robot (step-by-step exercise together with instructor)
A 5-step plan for piloting and implementing RPA in your enterprise
How to set up an RPA Center of Excellence
Critical success factors for succeeding with an RPA initiative
What to do next to further improve your skills after this course (I’ll point you in the right direction)

We will also have a look at various real-world examples on how RPA has been applied at different companies.

Who this course is for:

Anyone that want to start a career as an RPA Professional, either as an RPA Developer or as an RPA Project Manager
Anyone that want to confidently explain and discuss RPA in an enterprise setting or at a job interview
Those who want to build their first software robot
Those who want to know a basic process for piloting RPA in an enterprise setting
Those who want to know how to establish an RPA Center of Excellence
Anyone who takes pleasure in impressing their colleagues, boss or friends! 😃

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What is RPA and how does it work?10 lectures • 38min

Build your first robot!8 lectures • 59min

Pilot RPA in your enterprise11 lectures • 54min

Further learning3 lectures • 5min

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