Class 4

Robotic Process Automation, Part 2

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Class Overview

What will we do?

This is the second class covering the application of robotic process automation (RPA). Students should be prepared to complete their bot submissions in this class. This class will also serve as an overview for the final project. The class will include a hands-on lab where students will have the opportunity to complete their work on their chosen RPA bot to automate a process or task of their choice. This work will be the bot used for the Individual RPA submission, which is a major individual deliverable for the course. The class will also include an introduction to the team intelligent automation deliverable, including expectations and requirements for the submission.

Materials and Preparation

Class Materials
  • Slides: PowerPoint or PDF
  • Automation Tools: UiPath Studio Web
  • Suggested Pre-Class Preparation
    1. There is no formal required preparation for this class, however, students should have started their individual RPA submission in Class 3, and be working towards completion in this class.
    2. The class will include an introduction to the team intelligent automation deliverable, which is a major team project for the course. Teams will be encouraged to start thinking about potential ideas for this project and are encouraged to discuss potential ideas with the instructor as early as possible for feedback on feasibility and expectations.
  • Class Plan
    1. A brief review of RPA concepts will be followed by a discussion of the final project.
    2. The core areas of focus for the final project will be introduced: financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, project evaluation and risk.
    3. The requirements will be clarified with tie for Q&A and then I'll do a check in with each team.
    4. The remainder of class will be focused on working on your individual RPA submission, with time to ask questions and get help from the instructor.
    5. The goal is to complete the RPA workflow part of the submission in class. There is a week of time to finalize the submission after class, and I can provide email and/or zoom support if needed.

Required Deliverables

Deliverable Due Date Canvas Submission Portal
RPA Individual Submission (Individual, 30%) Thursday, April 30, 2026 Upload to Canvas