Lesson Outcomes
After completing this practical lesson, learners will be able to:
- Interpret a Solution Design Document (SDD)
- Develop software robot workflows
- Configure automation activities and actions
- Build reusable workflow components
- Test workflow execution
- Debug and improve automation solutions
Overview
Solution Design Documents (SDDs) define the technical design, workflow structure, system interactions, and implementation requirements for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. Software robots are developed according to the specifications and workflow requirements contained in the SDD.
This practical lesson introduces learners to workflow development, automation activities, reusable components, process execution, testing, and debugging within RPA development environments. Learners will complete practical activities involving the development of software robot workflows according to an SDD.
Scenario: Automated Invoice Capture and Processing System
A business organisation requires an RPA solution that captures invoice information from emails, validates invoice details, updates records in a financial system, and generates confirmation reports automatically.
Learners are provided with a Solution Design Document (SDD) that specifies the workflow logic, automation steps, exception handling, and system interactions for the software robot.
Learners are required to build and test the software robot workflows according to the SDD requirements.
PA0301 — Interpret the Solution Design Document (SDD)
Tools/Resources
- Solution Design Document (SDD)
- Workflow diagrams
- RPA platform documentation
Activity Instructions
- Review the provided SDD.
- Identify workflow components and automation activities.
- Analyse inputs, outputs, and system interactions.
- Record implementation requirements.
- Verify workflow understanding.
Expected Outcome
The SDD is interpreted successfully for workflow development.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of analysed SDD
- Screenshot of identified workflow components
- Screenshot of implementation notes
PA0302 — Build Software Robot Workflows
Tools/Resources
- RPA development platform
- Workflow designer
- SDD documentation
Activity Instructions
- Create workflows according to the SDD.
- Configure automation activities and actions.
- Define process logic and execution sequences.
- Save workflow files correctly.
- Verify workflow configuration.
Expected Outcome
Software robot workflows are developed successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of workflow development
- Screenshot of configured activities
- Screenshot of saved workflow files
PA0303 — Create Reusable Workflow Components
Tools/Resources
- RPA platform
- Component libraries
- Workflow templates
Activity Instructions
- Identify workflow sections suitable for reuse.
- Create reusable automation components.
- Configure reusable actions or modules.
- Integrate reusable components into workflows.
- Verify workflow functionality.
Expected Outcome
Reusable workflow components are created successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of reusable components
- Screenshot of integrated workflows
- Screenshot of component configurations
PA0304 — Test Workflow Execution
Tools/Resources
- RPA platform
- Test data
- Logging tools
Activity Instructions
- Execute the developed workflows.
- Monitor workflow execution steps.
- Verify outputs and automation behaviour.
- Record workflow test results.
- Save test evidence.
Expected Outcome
Workflow execution is tested successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of workflow execution
- Screenshot of successful outputs
- Screenshot of workflow logs
PA0305 — Debug and Improve the Automation Solution
Tools/Resources
- RPA platform
- Debugging tools
- Error logs
Activity Instructions
- Identify workflow or automation errors.
- Correct identified issues.
- Optimise workflow execution where necessary.
- Retest the corrected automation solution.
- Verify successful execution.
Expected Outcome
Automation workflows are debugged and improved successfully.
Evidence Required
- Screenshot of identified workflow errors
- Screenshot of corrected workflows
- Screenshot of successful retesting
Key Notes
- SDDs define technical workflow implementation requirements.
- RPA workflows automate business processes systematically.
- Reusable components improve development efficiency.
- Workflow testing verifies automation behaviour.
- Debugging improves workflow reliability.
- Structured workflow design improves maintainability.