This course is designed for beginners on Microsoft Power Automate Desktop who want to start their journey in process automation correctly. Through engaging, step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn how to build 12 practical use cases, with 60 lessons that teach you everything you need to know to get started.

This course doesn’t just cover the basics—it’s focused on teaching you the best practices every RPA developer needs to know when working with Power Automate Desktop. From working with variables, loops, and error handling to managing files, automating Excel tasks, and interacting with web pages, you’ll learn how to build automations the right way from the very beginning. You’ll also explore how to process emails, extract data from PDFs, and handle data dynamically.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Power Automate Desktop, a deep understanding of RPA development principles, and the confidence to start building your flows effectively.

Key Features:

• 12 practical use cases with 60 step-by-step lessons to guide you through building real-world workflows.
• Focus on best practices to ensure you develop solid automation skills from the start.
• Learn essential techniques like handling errors, validating inputs, and managing variables effectively.
• Explore core automation areas, including file management, web automation, Excel tasks, and email processing.
• Build a foundation that prepares you for more advanced RPA challenges as you grow.

With clear guidance and real-world examples, this course is the perfect starting point for anyone new to Power Automate Desktop. Learn how to create workflows using the same best practices that professional RPA developers follow, setting you up for success in process automation.

NOTE: The course is regularly updated with the latest features and techniques, ensuring you stay current with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will improve your skills in Microsoft Power Automate Desktop. You will:

• Automation with the Recorder: Learn how to use the recorder tool effectively to create workflows quickly and optimize recorded actions for reliable automation.
• Dynamic Data Handling: Understand how to work with variables, lists, and data tables to manage and manipulate data within your automations.
• Error Handling and Validation: Discover best practices for adding error handling and data validation to make your workflows robust and error-resistant.
• Advanced Excel Automation: Master techniques for consolidating data, creating summaries, and performing calculations within Excel files.
• File Management Skills: Learn how to automate file organization, processing, and categorization with logging for successful and failed operations.
• Web Automation and Data Extraction: Get better at automating web tasks, from filling forms to scraping data, using dynamic selectors and web extraction tools.
• Email Automation with Outlook: Learn how to process emails, manage attachments efficiently, and set up automated responses.
• PDF Data Processing: Discover how to extract information from PDFs and automate reporting using structured data outputs.
• AI Integration with Copilot: Explore how AI tools like Copilot can assist in automating workflows and generating content dynamically.
• Deploying Solutions: Understand how to package, export, and import automation solutions across environments for seamless deployment.
• Best Practices: Learn foundational RPA development techniques to build workflows that are easy to maintain, scalable, and reliable.

Each part of the course is designed to help you start your journey with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, giving you the skills and confidence to create efficient workflows and automate tasks effectively in professional environments.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for individuals new to Microsoft Power Automate Desktop or Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Participants will benefit most if they meet the following criteria:

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software like Excel or browsers.
• No prior experience with RPA tools is required, making this course ideal for beginners.
• Access to Microsoft Power Automate Desktop installed on a Windows machine.
• A willingness to learn and develop automation skills from the ground up.

This course assumes no prior knowledge of Power Automate Desktop, making it accessible for beginners while ensuring all necessary concepts are covered to help you build effective workflows.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for individuals who are new to automation and want to learn how to use Microsoft Power Automate Desktop to build workflows from the ground up. It is especially suitable for:

• Beginners in Automation: If you have no prior experience with RPA tools or workflow automation, this course provides the perfect starting point with clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Professionals Exploring Automation: Enhance your ability to automate repetitive tasks and simplify processes in your current role.
• Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Discover how to automate everyday tasks, reduce manual effort, and save valuable time for strategic activities.
• Students and Career Changers: Gain foundational knowledge of RPA and workflow automation, opening up career opportunities in the growing field of process automation.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Microsoft Power Automate Desktop and adopt the best practices needed to build reliable workflows. No prior knowledge of RPA or technical skills is required, making it accessible to all.