Automation Explained from Pluralsight

Automation affects every business and every role. In this course, get up to speed on ideas like RPA, Intelligent Automation and Hyperautomation, explore the tools and techniques, define approaches and strategy, and cover the automation marketplace.

Whatever your role, the growing importance of automation can’t be ignored. In this short, fast-paced course, you’ll quickly ramp up on automation—what it means, how to think about it, and how to implement it. First, we’ll begin with automation from “the bottom up” — starting with your own life and work, and expanding on those ideas to apply them to your team and organization. We’ll then dive into different types of automation — including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Automation and Hyperautomation. Finally, we’ll explore automation strategy, best practices and approaches. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a much better understanding of how automation can add incredible value to your team or organization.

What's inside

Syllabus

Automation Explained

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Perfect for professionals and students interested in digital transformation of their teams and organizations through automation

Offers an overview of automation, its types, and strategies

Provides insights into the value proposition of automation in different contexts

Taught by Simon Allardice, an experienced instructor in the field of automation

Covers the latest tools and techniques in the field of automation

Career center

Learners who complete Automation Explained will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineers are responsible for developing, testing, and deploying automation solutions. This course would be very helpful for someone interested in becoming an Automation Engineer, as it provides the foundation in automation that is needed to succeed in this role. The course covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation. Additionally, the course covers automation strategy and best practices, which are essential for anyone who wants to be successful in this field.

See salaries and explore the career path for Automation Engineer

Automation Architect

Automation Architects are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automation solutions for organizations. This course would be very helpful for someone interested in becoming an Automation Architect, as it provides the foundation in automation that is needed to succeed in this role. The course also covers the concepts of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Automation Architects. Additionally, the course covers automation strategy and best practices, which are essential for anyone who wants to be successful in this field.

See salaries and explore the career path for Automation Architect

Consultant

Consultants advise businesses on how to improve their operations. They help businesses develop and implement automation solutions. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a consultant in the field of automation. The course provides an overview of automation technologies and their potential impact on businesses. The course also covers automation strategy and best practices.

See salaries and explore the career path for Consultant

Operations Manager

Operations Managers plan, implement, and maintain operations for organizations. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with production related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become an Operations Manager, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on operations. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Operations Managers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Operations Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for organizations. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with quality assurance related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Quality Assurance Manager, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on quality assurance. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Quality Assurance Managers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Quality Assurance Manager

IT Manager

IT Managers plan, implement, and maintain IT systems for organizations. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with IT operations related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become an IT Manager, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on IT operations. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for IT Managers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for IT Manager

Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineers design, develop, and maintain robots. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with robotics related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Robotics Engineer, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on robotics. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Robotics Engineers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Robotics Engineer

Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with software development related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Software Developer, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on software development. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Software Developers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Developer

Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts analyze and design systems for organizations. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with systems analysis related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Systems Analyst, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on systems analysis. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Systems Analysts to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Systems Analyst

Information Systems Manager

Information Systems Managers plan, implement, and maintain information systems for organizations. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with IT infrastructure related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become an Information Systems Manager, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on IT infrastructure. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Information Systems Managers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Information Systems Manager

Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with project management related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Project Manager, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on project management. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Project Managers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Manager

Data Analyst

Data Analysts gather, analyze, and interpret data to help businesses make better decisions. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with data management and analysis related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Data Analyst, as it provides an introduction to automation and its potential impact on data management and analysis. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Data Analysts to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Analyst

Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications. They may also develop and implement automation solutions to help businesses with web development related tasks. This course would be helpful for someone who wants to become a Web Developer, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on web development. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Web Developers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Web Developer

Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain documentation for software and hardware products. This course may be helpful for someone who wants to become a Technical Writer, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on the creation and maintenance of technical documentation. The course also covers the concepts of RPA, Intelligent Automation, and Hyperautomation, which are all important technologies for Technical Writers to understand.

See salaries and explore the career path for Technical Writer

Business Process Analyst

Business Process Analysts (BPAs) improve processes and systems to increase efficiency. They analyze how businesses operate and identify areas for improvement. This course may be helpful for someone who wants to become a BPA, as it provides an overview of automation and its potential impact on business processes. The course could also help BPAs understand the technical side of automation, which could be useful for communicating with IT professionals.

See salaries and explore the career path for Business Process Analyst

Automation Explained

What's inside

Syllabus

Good to know

Save this course

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses