Chapter 1: The Automation Journey and Identifying Suitable Business Processes
Digital transformation is one of the big buzzwords of the day, as robotic process automation (RPA) is currently transforming the way we work.
UiPath, the leading vendor in RPA, provides a state-of-the-art (SOTA) platform for process automation. The UiPath automation platform includes more than 20 different products addressing different automation requirements. Compared to other RPA tools, the SOTA capabilities that UiPath offers are one reason the company has become the market leader. In addition, UiPath offers a high-stakes certification program and a learning platform to help users harness the technology's power.
The UiPath Certified Professional program offers two certification exams that include an Advanced-level certification and an Associate-level certification. The Associate certification is suitable for junior RPA developers, solution architects, business analysts (BAs), and any business user who wants to pursue their career in RPA. The Advanced certification assesses a deeper level of RPA expertise and is designed for advanced developers. This book primarily focuses on providing a guide for the UiPath Associate certification by offering information on all required aspects of the exam.
In this chapter, we will explore the importance of digital transformation and which factors drive it. The chapter also illustrates some RPA use cases in business, followed by the essential steps needed to identify a suitable automation process. Knowing and understanding this information is essential before starting the RPA journey. The topics addressed in this chapter will give you an idea about the current state of process automation in the world, why it is important, and the critical resources involved.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Understanding why automation is driving the digital transformation
- Implementing RPA in business
- What can RPA automate?
- Identifying processes for RPA
- Understanding the stages of an RPA journey
- Knowing the RPA resources and responsibilities in an RPA project
