Power Automate Desktop Learn RPA foundations through real workflows
Learn the fundamentals of Power Automate Desktop through 12 practical use cases and 60 lessons covering recorder workflows, variables, loops, Excel, files, browsers, applications, web scraping, and Outlook automation.
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What you will learn
This is the main introductory RPA and desktop automation course in the portfolio. It teaches practical Power Automate Desktop skills through real cases and workflow-based learning.
Build PAD flows from scratch
Use recorder, variables, lists, DataTables, loops, and conditions
Automate Excel workflows and calculations
Handle files, logs, and structured processing
Build browser and desktop UI flows
Scrape websites and automate Outlook scenarios
Course modules
The course is structured as a practical progression from core concepts to real-world application.
Setup and environment
Install Power Automate Desktop, browser extensions, and the demo app.
Record your actions
Learn to use the recorder and refine recorded flows.
Variables
Work with text, lists, numericals, booleans, DateTimes, DataTables, and DataRows.
If and loop
Build logic with conditions and looping.
Excel
Create, read, write, and automate Excel workflows.
File handling
Process files, errors, logs, and dynamic file naming.
Browsers
Automate browser workflows and combine them with Excel processing.
Applications
Use selectors and automate desktop applications.
Web scraping
Extract structured data from websites and save it to Excel.
Outlook
Retrieve, process, and respond to emails and attachments.
Who this course is for
RPA beginners
Power Platform users
Consultants and operations staff
Learners who want practical desktop automation skills
No previous RPA experience required.
Meet your instructor
Anders Jensen is a Microsoft MVP and automation specialist focused on practical AI and automation training.
He teaches through real examples, hands-on workflows, and step-by-step lessons designed to help learners apply tools directly in their daily work.
Through his courses and YouTube content, Anders helps professionals build practical skills in AI, Copilot, automation, and productivity.
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