Power Automate for Desktop Course Overview

To ensure our students have the best possible learning experience and are adequately prepared to undertake training in the Power Automate for Desktop course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Windows operating system and its functionality, including file systems, file operations, and working with windows and applications.
• Familiarity with common office tasks and productivity software, especially Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic computer concepts such as variables, loops, and conditional statements is helpful, but not mandatory.
• No prior experience with Power Automate or other automation tools is required, although any previous exposure to automation concepts or software could be beneficial.
• An eagerness to learn about automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and productivity in a Windows environment.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that you have the foundational knowledge necessary for successfully engaging with the course material and are not intended to be barriers to entry. With these in place, you will be well-positioned to learn how to automate tasks using Power Automate for Desktop.

Target Audience for Power Automate for Desktop

The "Power Automate for Desktop" course is designed for professionals seeking to streamline tasks through desktop automation.

• IT Professionals and System Administrators
• Business Analysts and Process Designers
• Data Analysts and Data Managers
• Software Developers and Testers
• RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Developers
• Workflow Coordinators and Managers
• Technical Project Managers
• Business Intelligence Professionals
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Operations Managers looking to improve efficiency
• Support Staff who automate repetitive tasks
• End-User Computing Specialists
• Professionals in finance and accounting roles that involve data entry and report generation
• HR Professionals for automating employee onboarding processes and data management
• Marketing Professionals for automating campaign management tasks

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Power Automate for Desktop?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

In the Power Automate for Desktop course, participants will learn to automate processes, handle data, and integrate with various technologies to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of Power Automate for Desktop, including its interface and core functionalities.
• Develop essential skills for creating, debugging, and maintaining automation flows within Power Automate for Desktop.
• Master the use of variables to store and manipulate data throughout automation processes.
• Implement loops to automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency in workflows.
• Employ conditional actions to adjust processes based on dynamic criteria for smarter automation.
• Design and configure flow control to manage the execution path of automation tasks effectively.
• Generate automation flows quickly through the recording of user actions and interactions with the system.
• Handle exceptions and errors gracefully to ensure stable and reliable automation performance.
• Automate interactions with various technologies, including file systems, web browsers, Windows applications, and Excel.
• Integrate Power Automate for Desktop with cloud flows, databases, Active Directory, and utilize scripting and OCR technologies for advanced automation solutions.