Lesson Outcomes
After completing this practical lesson, learners will be able to:
- Investigate alternative automation solutions
- Analyse workflow efficiency and performance improvements
- Recommend infrastructure and policy improvements
- Implement remediation strategies after changes
- Evaluate workflow enhancement opportunities
- Document proposed improvements and best practices
Overview
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) environments continuously evolve due to changing business requirements, infrastructure upgrades, workflow enhancements, software releases, and organisational policy changes. RPA developers must investigate better practices and alternative solutions to improve workflow efficiency, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
This practical lesson introduces learners to workflow improvement analysis, remediation planning, infrastructure changes, policy updates, and workflow enhancement strategies within RPA environments. Learners will complete practical activities involving the investigation and documentation of alternative solutions and future development improvements.
Scenario: Improving a Customer Onboarding Automation Workflow
A company uses an RPA solution to automate customer onboarding, account verification, and support ticket processing.
The organisation plans to improve workflow efficiency and scalability due to increasing transaction volumes and changing operational requirements.
Learners are required to investigate alternative workflow approaches, recommend improvements, evaluate infrastructure or policy changes, and document proposed enhancements for future workflow development.
PA0201 — Investigate Better Ways of Achieving a Similar Outcome
Tools/Resources
- Existing workflow documentation
- Process diagrams
- RPA platform
- Performance reports
Activity Instructions
- Review the current automation workflow.
- Analyse workflow strengths and limitations.
- Identify areas requiring improvement.
- Investigate alternative workflow approaches and technologies.
- Document proposed workflow improvements and alternative solutions.
Expected Outcome
Alternative workflow solutions and improvement opportunities are investigated successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of workflow analysis
- Screenshot of identified improvement areas
- Screenshot of proposed alternative solutions
PA0202 — Remediate Once Infrastructure or Policies Were Changed
Tools/Resources
- Workflow environment
- Updated infrastructure or policy documentation
- RPA platform
Activity Instructions
- Review infrastructure or policy changes affecting the workflow.
- Analyse the impact of the changes on workflow execution.
- Identify workflow issues caused by the changes.
- Develop and implement remediation strategies.
- Verify workflow functionality after remediation.
Expected Outcome
Workflow issues resulting from infrastructure or policy changes are remediated successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of infrastructure or policy updates
- Screenshot of remediation activities
- Screenshot of verified workflow functionality
PA0203 — Handle Infrastructure Improvements or Policy Changes
Tools/Resources
- Infrastructure upgrade plans
- Workflow documentation
- Stakeholder communication tools
Activity Instructions
- Evaluate the need for infrastructure or policy improvements.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders regarding proposed changes.
- Implement workflow updates or adjustments where required.
- Communicate workflow changes and impacts.
- Verify successful workflow operation after updates.
Expected Outcome
Infrastructure improvements and policy changes are handled successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of workflow updates
- Screenshot of stakeholder communication
- Screenshot of updated workflow configurations
Key Notes
- Workflow improvements increase automation efficiency and scalability.
- Infrastructure changes may affect workflow execution.
- Policy updates may require workflow remediation.
- Alternative solutions improve workflow adaptability.
- Stakeholder collaboration improves workflow implementation.
- Continuous improvement supports operational efficiency.