Introduction to RPA and Automation (v2021.10)

About Introduction to RPA and Automation  

The Introduction to RPA and Automation course is designed to get you started on your RPA journey. This short RPA beginner experience can be completed in an hour. At the end, you’ll receive a diploma of completion.   

This introduction outlines RPA. You will learn about the fundamentals of RPA and the UiPath Platform. You will also discover all about the automation journey, what RPA and automation are, and how automation can transform businesses by freeing menial workloads. Whether you have an interest in RPA and want to learn more or you’re looking to get started with a career in the automation field, the Introduction to RPA and Automation course is designed to build a strong foundation at the beginning of your automation journey.   

Course audience  

The Introduction to RPA and Automation course covers automation basics. It is a great entry-level course for beginners. We’d recommend Introduction to RPA and Automation to literally everybody who wants to get an overview of RPA, automation, and the UiPath Platform.  

Agenda for Introduction to RPA and Automation  

The UiPath Introduction to RPA and Automation course covers four key areas to help kickstart your automation education. This introduction to automation includes:  

• What Is RPA? What Is Automation?  
• Automation Is Driving the Digital Transformation  
• Automation in Business  
• The Automation Journey  

Automation basics course learning objectives  

At the end of this automation basics course, you should be able to:  

• Define RPA and automation and explain their impact on digital transformation.  
• Map and assess some of the business processes that are fit for automation.  
• Describe the main stages of the typical enterprise automation journey and the role played by the Center of Excellence.  
• Explain the components of the UiPath Platform and the benefits it brings to the fully automated enterprise™.  

Once you’ve completed the RPA introduction for beginners, you can move on to more specific or related automation course options. Choose from Build Your First Automation with StudioX, Get Started with RPA Development or Introduction to the Automation Operating Model. See the ‘Related Courses’ tab for all your options and continue your journey in RPA and automation.