Course Outline
Overview of Robotic Process Automation with Power Automate
- Definition of RPA and its strategic value for federal operations
- Components of the Microsoft Power Automate platform
- Distinction between attended and unattended automation
Deployment and Configuration of Power Automate Desktop
- Installation procedures and initial configuration
- Navigation of the desktop application interface
- Administration of environments and data gateways for government use
Development of Desktop Workflows
- Capture of user interface elements and automated actions
- Implementation of conditional logic, iterative processes, and variables
- Automation of interactions with Microsoft Excel, web browsers, file directories, and native Windows applications
Integration with Cloud-Based Workflows
- Execution of desktop workflows initiated through Power Automate cloud services
- Connectivity to Microsoft 365 suites and external government systems
- Synthesis of user interface automation with application programming interface (API) functions
Complex Automation Use Cases
- Protocols for exception management and audit logging
- Management of credentials and secure data inputs
- Utilization of AI Builder capabilities for document analysis and processing
Operational Monitoring and Workflow Administration
- Tools for workflow validation and debugging
- Access to analytics data and reporting dashboards for oversight
- Procedures for deploying and maintaining automation in production environments
Governance Frameworks and Recommended Practices
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and identity access management
- Strategies for environment provisioning and lifecycle governance
- Guidelines from the Robotic Process Automation Center of Excellence
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Recap of essential technical concepts
- Pathways for professional certification and engagement with technical communities
- Subsequent phases in the organization’s Power Platform adoption strategy
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of operational workflows and automation principles
- Competency in Microsoft 365 applications, such as Excel and Outlook
- Formal coding experience is not mandatory; however, logical reasoning skills are advantageous
Intended Audience
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) developers and automation specialists
- Business analysts and process improvement professionals
- Information Technology personnel engaged in enterprise 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