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Power Automate Desktop Advanced Course

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Introduction

What is Microsoft Power Automate Desktop?

Microsoft Power Automate Desktop is a powerful RPA tool from Microsoft that is included in all Windows licenses at no extra cost. It allows users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes across applications and systems. With Power Automate Desktop, you can automate workflows to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of Microsoft, legacy systems, and third-party applications. From simple data entry to complex business processes, Power Automate Desktop can automate almost anything, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Why should you learn advanced Microsoft Power Automate Desktop techniques?

Learning advanced Microsoft Power Automate Desktop skills is essential for improving your automation expertise and managing complex workflows. Learning best practices and advanced topics like error handling, logging, reporting, and orchestration lets you develop sophisticated, scalable, and efficient automation solutions with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop.

About the course

Lessons

The course carefully covers advanced features in Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, including:

  • Configuration management: Learn to create and manage configuration files to enhance security and maintainability by separating sensitive information from your core scripts.
  • Logging: Develop comprehensive logging practices to track the execution of your flows, making it easier to troubleshoot and maintain your automation solutions.
  • Validation: Implement input and UI validation techniques to ensure data integrity and handle potential errors gracefully within your workflows.
  • Error handling: Learn advanced error-handling strategies to create resilient automation processes that can recover from unexpected issues.
  • Reporting: Set up detailed reporting solutions to keep stakeholders informed about the performance and outcomes of your automated tasks.
  • Orchestration: Automate the execution of your robots using various scheduling techniques, including Windows Task Scheduler and Power Automate Cloud flows.
  • Work queues: Use work queues, dispatchers, and performers to efficiently manage and distribute tasks across multiple robots.
  • Best practices: Learn the key tips and tricks for efficient and maintainable automation.

Changes: New features are continuously added to Power Automate Desktop. When appropriate, we incorporate these in the course to ensure coverage of the newest functionalities. Thus, the above topics may change accordingly.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Create configurable automation: Separate sensitive information from core scripts for better security and ease of updates.
  • Enhance troubleshooting: Implement detailed logging practices to monitor flow execution and simplify error identification.
  • Ensure data accuracy: Master advanced input and UI validation techniques to prevent errors and improve data quality.
  • Improve resilience: Apply advanced error handling to build workflows that handle and recover efficiently from unexpected issues.
  • Report to stakeholders: Set up reporting systems to provide comprehensive insights into the performance of your automated processes.
  • Optimize scheduling: Use scheduling tools like Windows Task Scheduler and Power Automate Cloud flows to automate the execution of your workflows.

If you have completed both our Power Automate Desktop Beginners Course and the Power Automate Desktop Advanced course Power Automate course, you are 80% ready to pass your PL-500: Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer exam.

Target audience

This course is designed for developers with experience in Power Automate Desktop or similar RPA tools such as UiPath or Blue Prism. It is ideal for those looking to advance their automation skills, implement best practices, and build or create complex workflows more effectively.

For a basic understanding of Power Automate Desktop, please review our Power Automate Desktop Beginners Course.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic knowledge of RPA concepts and experience with Power Automate Desktop or similar RPA tools like UiPath or Blue Prism. Familiarity with basic automation techniques and understanding standard RPA workflows are essential to benefit fully from this advanced course.

For a basic understanding of Power Automate Desktop, please review our Power Automate Desktop Beginners Course.

 

Duration and location

The training is two full days (14 hours) on two mutually agreed-upon dates and locations. Depending on your preference, our course can be in-person or online.

If held online, our extensive experience creating content for our YouTube channel ensures that we are experts in delivering an engaging and interactive learning environment.

If it is held in person, we can travel anywhere needed. Note that costs for transportation and accommodation will be added on a case-by-case basis.

Equipment and licenses

The training will be conducted on the participant’s computers. We provide detailed guides for installing the necessary software and setting up accounts to ensure everything is ready.

Format

The course combines effective live training with flexible e-learning content. This combination of formats offers a complete learning experience, catering to different learning styles and schedules.

Expect a hands-on and interactive learning environment, both live and in our e-learning. You will engage with real-world scenarios, participate in live problem-solving, and receive expert guidance.

E-learning materials

Participants receive lifetime access to our always-updated practical e-learning materials, which can be used before, during, and after the training.

All e-materials are digitally accessible on www.andersjensen.org, ensuring you always have the necessary e-learning materials and knowledge available.

Certificate of completion

After the course, you receive a “Certificate of Completion” to acknowledge your new skills and dedication to learning advanced Power Automate Desktop techniques.

Number of participants

For the most engaging and practical learning experience, we recommend a group size of up to 15 +/- participants for all our courses. This ensures sufficient time for everyone to engage, interact, and receive the needed support from our trainer.

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Terms and conditions

Our services follow clear business terms, emphasizing mutual trust and straightforward transactions.

Please note that all our services require pre-payment and are non-refundable. For details, please review our Terms and Conditions.

Price and booking

The course price is fixed, regardless of the number of participants, making it ideal for teams seeking comprehensive training at a great value.

For more questions, details, and booking, contact Stine at info@andersjensen.org or fill out the booking form. We respond within 24 hours and are happy to arrange a meeting or chat to discuss how we can meet your specific needs.

Instructors

  • Anders Jensen

    RPA and AI Instructor

    Anders is a recognized expert in RPA and AI. He has made a name for himself on YouTube, where his educational instructional videos on topics such as Power Automate and ChatGPT have more than 9 million views and 60K subscribers. He has received several 'Most Valuable Professional' titles from prominent RPA tools like Microsoft Power Automate and UiPath. With a solid technical background combined with his ability to convey information pedagogically, Anders is a sought-after instructor in the RPA and AI field.

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  • Jan Langdeel Pettit

    RPA and AI Instructor

    Jan is an experienced specialist in RPA and AI. He has held roles as a Tech Lead and Business Intelligence Specialist in prominent companies and has experience as a developer in various startups. Teaching has always been a passion for Jan. Already during his studies at DTU, he began to teach, and since then, he has developed several technical courses on online platforms like Udemy. Today, Jan combines his deep technical knowledge with his passion for teaching.

    4,87/5 (521 evaluations)

Power Automate Desktop Advanced Course

  • Learn advanced automation techniques.

  • Build robust and scalable workflows.

  • Discover advanced features and best practices.

Duration: 2 days Type: For companies and teams Level: Advanced

€5,325 (+ VAT if applicable)

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