Get started with WinAutomation

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Free Online Course: Get started with WinAutomation provided by Microsoft Learn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge.

Overview
    • Module 1: Learn about the features and structure of WinAutomation.
    • In this module, you will:

      • Learn about the various components that make up WinAutomation
      • Examine the difference between RDA and RPA
      • Get an overview of the various features of WinAutomation
    • Module 2: In this module, we'll discuss how to create and monitor simple processes in WinAutomation.
    • In this module, you will:

      • Explore the various panes in the console and the process designer.
      • Create a simple process.
      • Use the debugger to run a process step by step.
      • Create a simple log message.
    • Module 3: This module covers the basic development features available in WinAutomation.
    • In this module, you will:

      • Create a Process from scratch using the Process Designer
      • Learn how to use Actions and Variables
      • Understand the testing and debugging features of the Process Designer
      • Configure the Error Handling properties of individual Actions and blocks of actions
      • Comprehend the use of controls and image controls, and their repositories
      • Use functions to compartmentalize and reuse parts of a process
    • Module 4: This module covers the basic options available in WinAutomation for running processes.
    • In this module, you will:

      • Start a process manually through the console
      • Configure the automatic execution of processes
      • Start processes through command line, through other processes, and through Power Automate
      • Review audit logs regarding process execution

Syllabus
    • Module 1: Introduction to WinAutomation
      • Introduction
      • The WinAutomation process designer
      • The WinAutomation console
      • WinAutomation, Robotic Desktop Automation, and Robotic Process Automation
      • WinAutomation architecture
      • WinAutomation features
      • Check your knowledge
      • Summary
    • Module 2: Take your first steps with WinAutomation
      • Introducing the WinAutomation environment
      • Console overview
      • Process Designer overview
      • How to create a simple process
      • Monitor processes using logs
      • Exercise - Create and execute a simple process
      • Check your knowledge
      • Summary
    • Module 3: WinAutomation development essentials
      • Introduction to WinAutomation development
      • Create a process with process designer
      • Create conditionals and loops
      • Using functions
      • Test and debug processes
      • Manage control and image repositories
      • Deploy exception handling
      • Check your knowledge
      • Summary
    • Module 4: Run WinAutomation processes
      • Introduction
      • Run a process through the console
      • Configure automatic process runs
      • Other ways to start processes
      • Review process logs and audits
      • Check your knowledge
      • Summary