Introduction to RPA, UiPath, and Initial Projects

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with this hands-on course. You’ll gain foundational skills in RPA and UiPath, mastering the essentials needed to build bots and automate business processes. By the end of the course, you will confidently be able to create simple automation workflows using UiPath, laying the groundwork for more advanced automation projects. Throughout the course, you’ll begin with an introduction to RPA and UiPath, where you’ll understand the power of automation and the core features of UiPath as a leading RPA platform. You’ll explore the RPA lifecycle, dive into various roles within RPA projects, and learn key skills such as logic-building for effective automation. Then, you’ll get hands-on experience by building your first automation bot and familiarizing yourself with the user interface of UiPath, including the home screen, ribbons, panels, and more. As the course progresses, you'll put your knowledge to the test with three practical projects. These projects guide you step-by-step through real-world applications like generating employee IDs, reading Excel files, and creating dynamic sales report automation processes. These exercises allow you to practice skills such as data entry, interacting with websites, and handling dynamic selectors. This course is ideal for beginners who are new to RPA and UiPath. No prior experience is required, but basic knowledge of computers and software will be helpful. By the end, you'll have developed the skills to tackle real-world automation projects and set the stage for more complex RPA development.