Session 1 - Intro to Robotic Process Automation.pdf

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In this session, we shall introduce you to the world of automation, the UiPath Platform, and guide you on how to install and setup UiPath Studio on your Windows PC.
📕 Detailed agenda:
What is RPA? Benefits of RPA?
RPA Applications
The UiPath End-to-End Automation Platform
UiPath Studio CE Installation and Setup
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Introduction to Automation
UiPath Business Automation Platform
Explore automation development with UiPath Studio

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1. Introduction to
Robotic Process Automation
Africa Series Day 1—Kickstart for Automation Student Developers19.06.2024

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RPA Team Lead @SterlingBank
UiPath MVP 2024
linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-kolawole/
Senior Consultant @dipoleDIAMOND
UiPath MVP 2024
linkedin.com/in/afeararomi/
Global Manager,
Marketing Community@UiPath
linkedin.com/in/crisvidu/
Emmanuel Kolawole Afe Araromi Cristina Vidu
Meet Today’s Hosts

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MD/Senior Consultant @dipoleDIAMOND
4x UiPath MVP
linkedin.com/in/afeararomi/
Afe Araromi
Meet Today’s Speakers
Senior RPA Developer @AltexSoft
2022 UiPath Student Champion
linkedin.com/in/folorunso-adesanya/
Folorunso Adesanya

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1.Welcome
2.Session Agenda
3.What is Automation? Benefits of Automation
4.Automation Applications
5.UiPath End-to-End Automation Platform
6.UiPath Studio CE Installation and Setup
7.QnA
8.Close out
Today’s Agenda

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About Today’s Session
•The meetup will not last for more than 1.5 hours
•You are encouraged to network and share your LinkedIn in the chat box
•We apologize for keeping you on mute till Q&A time
•Please use the chat to place questions too between now and Q&A

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#1.
What is Automation?

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●It involves leveraging technology, software, or machinery to carry out tasks.
●It minimizes or eliminates the need for constant human intervention.
●It allows processes to run smoothly and efficiently.
What is Automation?

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With UiPath, there are a bunch of automation categories that can help you get
things done faster and easier!
1.Robotic Process Automation: create software robots that mimic human
actions and effortlessly engage with digital systems.
2.Task Automation: automate routine (repetitive and mundane) activities.
3.Business Process Automation: automate entire business processes by
seamlessly connecting multiple tasks and systems.
4.Test Automation: automate the testing of apps and systems.
5.AI and Machine Learning Integration: incorporate intelligent automation into
workflows.
6.Process Mining and Discovery: analyze existing processes to identify
automation opportunities.
Automation Categories

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RPA is the technology that enables a software programto mimic human actions while
interacting with computer applications to accomplish required tasks.
Some human interactions that can be automated are:
What is RPA?
Mouse movements and
clicks
Keyboard inputs Reading computer screen

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RPA
Mimics human action
Quick to implement
and powerful to scale
Operates any
application
No mistakes and
without resting
Structured reading
and actioning data
What is RPA?

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What RPA is not?
Walking and Talking Robots or Humanoid
Warehouse Robots
HumanReplacements

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Here are some of the tasks that can easily be handled over to Robots.
What can Software Robots do?

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#2.
Automation
Applications

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Here are FOUR reasons why Automation can be a game-changer for you:
How Can Automation Help Me?
Reduced StressEnhanced
Opportunities
Skill
Development
Job Satisfaction

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The main benefits of Automation adoption to a Business are:
How Can Automation Help My Organization?
Enhanced
Compliance
Improved
Scalability
Increased
Efficiency
Improved
Accuracy
Saved Cost

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Processes that are logically structured can be easily mimicked by a bot.
Processes Best Suited for RPA
Rule-based StructuredRepetitive

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Some examples where RPA is deployed in business departments today include:
Use of RPA in Business
Finance
•Invoice Processing
•Process-to-pay
•Order-to-cash
•Record-to-report
IT
•Server & app monitoring
•Routine maintenance &
monitoring
HR
•Payroll
•Reports Collection & Generation
•Onboarding & offboarding
Supply Chain
•Inventory management
•Order processing
•Shipment tracking
•Invoice & contract
management
Client Services
•Address change
•Scheduling
appointments
Accounting
•Accounts/Reports
Reconciliation
•Account Creation & Update
Operations
•Data Entry and Mgmt
•Compliance & Report Generation
•Contract Management
•Order Creation & Update
•Work Order Request
Education
•Enrolment &
Registrations
•Answering Queries
•Library Robots -Alerts

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A successful RPA project in one department will naturally spread across
the organization:
Use of RPA in Business

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Menti Quiz #1
Go to……
www.menti.com
https://www.menti.com/al3o8kc16v4s
Use CODE...
58087055

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#3.
UiPath End-to-End
Automation Platform

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The UiPath Suite has three core components, which are are:
UiPath Platform
Executeworkflows and
instructions
Control, manage and
monitor the robots
Designautomation
workflows visually, with
minimal use of code
Deploy Execute
RobotStudio Orchestrator

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UiPath End-2-End Automation Platform
Discover Build Manage Run Engage Measure
Discover what to
automate with
process mining
powered by AI
Professional
developers, citizen
developers, and
employees create
automations
Securely deploy
and manage
automations from
anywhere, at scale
Robots work with
your applications
and your people
to carry out
automations
People and robots
work together to
automate complete
processes
Embedded
analytics give you
deep insights into
business metrics,
not just robot
metrics
Automation Hub​
Process Mining
Task Capture
Task Mining
StudioX​
Studio
Studio Web
Document
Understanding
Automation Hub
Orchestrator​
Cloud Platform
AI Center
Test Manager
Attended Robots​
Unattended Robots
AI Robots
Testing Robots
Action Center​
Apps
Assistant
Chatbots
Integration Services
Insights

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#4.
UiPath Installation
and Setup

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Menti Quiz #2
Go to……
www.menti.com
https://www.menti.com/al3o8kc16v4s
Use CODE...
58087055

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Q n A
Thank You! Any Questions?

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What’s Next?
Session 2: Introduction to UiPath Studio Fundamentals
●https://bit.ly/3Vyi2LL
●Series Registration Page https://bit.ly/3Vz0G1d
UiPath Academy –Continue your practice with these topics:
●Introduction to Automation http://bit.ly/3XuAkA7
●UiPath Business Automation Platform https://bit.ly/4cc9f9d
●Explore Automation Development with UiPath Studio https://bit.ly/3RBUc0q
Global Student Developer Chapter
https://community.uipath.com/global-student-developer/

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