Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Overview and Build a Robot Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction to RPA & UiPath Setup
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- What is RPA? Business benefits and typical use cases
- Understanding attended vs. unattended bots
- Installing UiPath Studio Community and configuring your development environment
- Overview of UiPath platform components: Studio, Orchestrator, and Robots
Module 2: Process Mapping & Solution Design
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Documenting the “as-is” process using flowcharts and SIPOC
- Identifying automation opportunities and ROI considerations
- Designing the “to-be” automation workflow
- Incorporating exception paths and decision points in process design
Module 3: UiPath Basics – Recording & Selectors
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Using Basic and Desktop recorders to capture user actions
- Understanding the role of selectors in element identification
- Fine-tuning selectors for reliable automation
- Handling dynamic elements and selector best practices
Module 4: Variables, Arguments & Data Handling
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Creating and managing variables and arguments for data flow
- Reading from and writing to Excel files using Excel activities
- Processing CSV data in UiPath workflows
- Preparing data inputs for automation processes
Module 5: Control Flow & Error Handling
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Implementing If, For Each, and While loops for dynamic workflows
- Using Try Catch blocks for error handling
- Applying Retry Scope for resilient automation
- Configuring Global Exception Handler for centralized error management
Module 6: Advanced Activities & Orchestrator Integration
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Automating email processing using Outlook activities
- Sending HTTP requests for web API integrations
- Publishing automation packages to UiPath Orchestrator
- Creating environments and deploying robots
Module 7: Scheduling & Monitoring
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Setting up scheduled triggers in Orchestrator
- Monitoring job status and reviewing execution logs
- Handling alerts and troubleshooting failed jobs
- Implementing logging best practices and retry logic
Module 8: Final Project – Build & Deploy a Complete Robot
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Design and build an end-to-end unattended bot
- Extract data from Excel, process it, and generate reports
- Deploy, schedule, and monitor the robot via Orchestrator
- Apply documentation, version control, and handover best practices
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic computer operations and business processes
- Basic understanding of Excel and email applications
- Willingness to learn automation concepts from scratch
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Explain RPA fundamentals and identify suitable automation use cases
- Map business processes and design automation workflows
- Build reliable, data-driven bots using UiPath Studio
- Deploy and manage robots through UiPath Orchestrator
- Join or contribute to an RPA Center of Excellence with practical skills