This hands-on course teaches you how to automate repetitive tasks and streamline business processes using Microsoft Power Automate Desktop. Designed for beginners and professionals, it covers building automated workflows, integrating with various applications, and managing data through custom flows. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create powerful automations, boost productivity, and enhance operational efficiency—all without requiring coding expertise.
Introduction to RPA and Power Automate Desktop
- What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
- Benefits of RPA for businesses
- Key use cases and applications across industries
- Overview of Microsoft Power Automate
- Desktop vs. cloud automation
- Setting up Power Automate Desktop
- Navigating the Power Automate Desktop Interface
- Key components: Actions, Flows, Recorder
Getting Started with Automation
- Building Your First Flow
- Creating and running a simple desktop automation
- Debugging and testing flows
- Recording Tasks with the Desktop Recorder
- Capturing mouse clicks and keystrokes
- Editing recorded flows
- Variables and Data Manipulation
- Using variables in flows
- Storing and retrieving data dynamically
Advanced Automation Concepts
- Automating Complex Workflows
- Loops and conditional actions
- Error handling and exception management
- Integrating with Other Systems
- Working with web automation
- Automating Excel tasks: data extraction and manipulation
- Using Connectors and APIs
- Integration with third-party applications
- Sending and receiving data via APIs
Real-World Scenarios and Best Practices
- Case Studies: Practical Examples of RPA in Action
- Automating invoice processing
- Email and notification workflows
- Workflow Optimization Techniques
- Tips to improve automation performance and reliability
- Documentation and Maintenance of Flows
- Best practices for scalable and maintainable automation