How can you prepare for a career in RPA deployment and development?

1 Learn the basics of RPA

Before you dive into the technical aspects of RPA, you should have a solid understanding of what RPA is, how it works, and what benefits and challenges it brings. You should also be familiar with the common use cases and applications of RPA across different industries and functions. You can find online courses, books, blogs, podcasts, and webinars that cover the fundamentals of RPA and provide real-world examples and case studies.

3 Develop your RPA skills and knowledge

To become an effective RPA developer or deployer, you need to master the skills and knowledge required to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain RPA solutions. You should learn how to use the RPA platform and tool you chose, as well as the programming languages, frameworks, and libraries that are compatible with it. You should also learn how to analyze business processes, identify automation opportunities, create workflows and diagrams, debug and troubleshoot errors, document and optimize RPA solutions, and monitor and measure RPA performance and outcomes.

4 Get certified and accredited

One way to demonstrate your RPA skills and knowledge to potential employers and clients is to get certified and accredited by reputable organizations or institutions. You can find various RPA certifications and accreditations offered by RPA platforms and tools providers, such as UiPath Certified Professional, Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional, Blue Prism Developer Certification, Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate, and WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Certification. You can also find RPA certifications and accreditations offered by independent bodies, such as The RPA Academy, The Association of RPA Professionals, and The Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence.

5 Build your RPA portfolio and network

Another way to showcase your RPA skills and knowledge is to build your RPA portfolio and network. You can create your own RPA projects or join existing ones that solve real-world problems or add value to your own or others' work. You can also share your RPA projects and solutions on online platforms, such as GitHub, LinkedIn, YouTube, or RPA forums and communities. You can also network with other RPA professionals and enthusiasts, as well as potential employers and clients, by attending RPA events, webinars, workshops, hackathons, or meetups. You can also join RPA groups, associations, or clubs, and participate in RPA discussions, debates, and collaborations.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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