Course Outline
Introduction to Power Automate RPA
- Understanding RPA and its strategic importance
- Overview of the Microsoft Power Automate ecosystem
- Distinction between attended and unattended bots
Installing and Configuring Power Automate Desktop
- Installation and initial setup
- Navigating the desktop designer interface
- Managing environments and gateways
Building Desktop Flows
- Recording UI elements and actions
- Utilizing conditions, loops, and variables
- Interacting with Excel, browsers, file systems, and Windows applications
Integrating with Cloud Flows
- Triggering desktop flows from the Power Automate cloud
- Connecting to Microsoft 365 and external services
- Combining UI-based and API-based automation
Advanced Automation Scenarios
- Implementing error handling and logging
- Managing credentials and secure inputs
- Applying AI Builder for document processing
Monitoring and Managing Flows
- Utilizing debugging and testing tools
- Leveraging analytics and reporting dashboards
- Deploying and managing bots in production environments
Governance and Best Practices
- Data loss prevention and access control strategies
- Environment strategy and lifecycle management
- Recommendations for establishing an RPA Center of Excellence
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of key concepts
- Pathways for certification and community resources
- Next steps in the Power Platform automation journey
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of business processes and automation principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, such as Excel and Outlook.
- While no prior coding experience is necessary, logical thinking skills are advantageous.
Target Audience
- RPA developers and automation specialists.
- Business analysts and professionals focused on process improvement.
- IT professionals engaged 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