Course Outline
Introduction to Power Automate RPA
- Understanding the significance and definition of RPA
- Exploring the Microsoft Power Automate ecosystem
- Distinguishing between attended and unattended bots
Setup and Configuration of Power Automate Desktop
- Installing and initializing the software
- Getting oriented with the desktop designer interface
- Managing operational environments and gateways
Constructing Desktop Flows
- Capturing UI elements and executing actions
- Implementing logic using conditions, loops, and variables
- Interacting with Excel, web browsers, file systems, and Windows applications
Cloud Flow Integration
- Initiating desktop flows via the Power Automate cloud interface
- Establishing connections to Microsoft 365 and external platforms
- Blending UI-based tasks with API-driven automation
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Managing errors and implementing logging strategies
- Handling credentials and ensuring secure data input
- Utilizing AI Builder for automated document processing
Flow Monitoring and Management
- Utilizing debugging and testing utilities
- Leveraging analytics and reporting dashboards for insights
- Deploying and overseeing bots in live production environments
Governance and Industry Standards
- Implementing data loss prevention and access controls
- Defining environment strategies and lifecycle management protocols
- Applying recommendations from an RPA Center of Excellence
Recap and Future Directions
- Reviewing core concepts and takeaways
- Exploring next steps, including certification paths and community resources
- Continuing the journey in Power Platform automation
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of business processes and automation concepts.
- Working familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, such as Excel and Outlook.
- While no prior coding experience is necessary, strong logical reasoning skills are advantageous.
Target Audience
- RPA developers and automation experts.
- Business analysts and professionals focused on process improvement.
- IT specialists involved in business automation initiatives.
Testimonials (3)
Practical and hands on labs on report developmemt using Power BI The labs were excellent and the trainer offered very good hands on sessions
Sinzala Sichaanji - Bank of Zambia
Course - Mastering Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, DataVerse, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents
We did quite complex examples, so we could get a feeling of how the real work with Power Automate Desktop can look like in the real world scenario.
Michal Strnad - MicroNova AG
Course - Microsoft Flow/Power Automate
Dynamic, adaptive, and informative