Robotic Process Automation (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- explain the basic concepts, principles and terms of software robotics
- install and deploy automation tools and software
- use various software robotics automation tools
- write command line scripts
- automate and schedule activities
- design and write automated tests
- apply different automation methods and techniques
- analyze the importance of automation as a whole
- maintain automated processes, ensuring their security in accordance with good practices.

Teaching methods

The student is able to:
- explain the basic concepts, principles and terms of software robotics
- install and deploy automation tools and software
- use various software robotics automation tools
- write command line scripts
- automate and schedule activities
- design and write automated tests
- apply different automation methods and techniques
- analyze the importance of automation as a whole
- maintain automated processes, ensuring their security in accordance with good practices.

Time and location

Features of the course:
This study unit is ONLINE learning with the possibility of offering online tutoring and counselling via Zoom with the teachers.

Learning materials and recommended literature

E-Book: Available as an ebook at Laurea Finna library
1: The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide to Implementing RPA Systems

Important dates

>> The first lesson is mandatory to confirm your participation.
>> A complete weekly schedule will be provided to eligible and accepted students.
>> See the scheduling in Peppi.

Forms of internationality

This study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

Kindly note the following carefully before registering for the study unit. This is a professional training study unit that requires regular weekly learning efforts.
The student is expected to be able to schedule their work according to the implementation schedule.
5 credits | Total 137.5 hours of student learning time | 8-10 hours per week.

Content and scheduling

Attendance at lectures is highly desirable; 70 % attendance is required. Please follow the Schedule page on Canvas.

RPA Technologies' choices for this course
=> Microsoft Power Automate Desktop (No code - Low code)
=> RPA Framework (Libraries to support RPA workflows by Robocorp)

Further information

This course combines lessons, company presentations, assignments, and project work to provide a comprehensive overview of RPA. This study unit also guides the use of some tools used in the RPA area.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the project and exercises given in lectures.
-> The course is assessed on the Evaluation scale H-5
-> In the final evaluation, you must receive a 50% or higher score to pass this study module.