Blue Prism Foundation Course Syllabus

Overview: This comprehensive Blue Prism Foundation Course provides a structured, hands-on journey from RPA fundamentals to enterprise-ready automation development. Designed for beginners, it spans approximately 3 weeks of part-time study, combining theoretical concepts with practical labs. You'll learn to build, deploy, and manage scalable robotic processes using Blue Prism’s platform, with a focus on real-world applicability, governance, and multi-bot orchestration. Each module builds progressively, culminating in a capstone project that simulates an enterprise automation workflow.

Module 1: Introduction to RPA & Blue Prism

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Understand core concepts of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Explore Blue Prism’s role in digital transformation
• Review real-world automation use cases across industries
• Set expectations for hands-on learning outcomes

Module 2: Installation & Infrastructure Setup

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Install key Blue Prism components and dependencies
• Configure database connections and application servers
• Set up runtime resources and Control Room environment
• Validate client-server connectivity and system health

Module 3: Blue Prism Interface & Studio Basics

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Navigate Process Studio, Object Studio, and System Manager
• Customize toolbars, views, and workspaces for efficiency
• Create your first automation process
• Link processes to business objects for modular design

Module 4: Building Processes & Business Objects

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Define data items, pages, and process flow logic
• Use decision stages and control loops effectively
• Implement action stages to call business objects
• Modularize processes for reusability and maintenance

Module 5: Data Handling & Exception Management

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Configure work queues for data input and output
• Implement structured exception handling and recovery blocks
• Use retry stages and logging mechanisms for reliability
• Apply best practices for error handling in production environments

Module 6: Control Room & Multi-Bot Architecture

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Manage bots, schedules, and resource pools via Control Room
• Design multi-bot solutions for workload distribution
• Monitor live processes and handle interruptions

Module 7: Advanced Integration Techniques

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Perform surface automation for non-standard UIs
• Use OLEDB stages for database interactions
• Integrate with Excel, email systems, and web services

Module 8: Deployment, Versioning & Best Practices

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Export and import processes across environments
• Apply version control and lifecycle management
• Follow governance, naming conventions, and audit standards

Module 9: Hands-On Project & Real-World Scenarios

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Complete an end-to-end automation project from requirements to deployment
• Analyze a case study of enterprise Blue Prism implementation
• Review common pitfalls and optimization strategies

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of business processes and workflows
• Access to licensed Blue Prism software for hands-on labs
• Familiarity with Windows-based applications and databases

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Design and develop robust RPA solutions using Blue Prism
• Set up and manage enterprise-grade Blue Prism infrastructure
• Navigate and utilize Blue Prism Studio and Control Room effectively
• Implement exception handling, work queues, and retry logic
• Deploy, version, and govern automations following industry best practices