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Understanding the Basics of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Explore RPA fundamentals, benefits, implementations, while learning about leading technology providers in automation.

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CPE Credits

1 Credits: Information Technology
Course Level
Basic
Format
Self-Study

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the basics of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).  This includes a discussion of the key benefits as well as some of the implementation challenges associated with RPA.  This course provides several examples of how RPA can be used in organizations as well as some of the top providers of RPA technology.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize benefits of implementing RPA technology
  • Identify some of the key components of RPA architecture
  • Recognize types of organizations that benefit most from RPA technology
  • Identify some of the challenges when implementing RPA technology
  • Retrieve data from external sources
  • Input data into other systems
  • Trigger actions
  • Respond to events
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS224382775
Revision Date
May 3, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
39

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …