Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Power Automate Robotic Process Automation
- Definition of RPA and its strategic significance for public sector operations
- Comprehensive overview of the Microsoft Power Automate ecosystem
- Distinction between attended and unattended automation models
Installation and Configuration of Power Automate Desktop
- Procedures for installation and initial setup
- Navigation and utilization of the desktop designer interface
- Administration of environments and gateway configurations
Development of Desktop Flows
- Recording user interface elements and defining automated actions
- Implementation of conditional logic, iterative processes, and variable management
- Integration with Excel, web browsers, file systems, and native Windows applications
Integration with Cloud-Based Workflows
- Initiating desktop automations via Power Automate cloud triggers
- Establishing connections to Microsoft 365 services and external systems
- Synthesis of user interface automation and API-driven processes
Advanced Automation Implementations
- Strategies for error management and operational logging
- Handling of credentials and secure data inputs for compliance
- Application of AI Builder for intelligent document processing
Monitoring and Administrative Oversight of Flows
- Utilization of debugging and quality assurance tools
- Deployment of analytics and performance reporting dashboards
- Strategies for deploying and maintaining bots in production environments
Governance Frameworks and Best Practices
- Implementation of data loss prevention and rigorous access controls
- Development of environment strategies and lifecycle management protocols
- Recommendations for establishing an RPA Center of Excellence
Conclusion and Path Forward
- Recap of core technical and operational concepts
- Identification of resources for certification and professional community engagement
- Planning next steps in the Power Platform automation strategy
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of business processes and automation principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Excel, Outlook)
- No prior coding experience is necessary, though logical reasoning skills are advantageous
Target Audience
- RPA developers and automation specialists
- Business analysts and process improvement professionals
- IT professionals engaged in business process automation
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