Robotic Process Automation Strategy for Business Leaders (7.0 CPE Credits) provides an overview of robotic process automation in a 3-course self-study online program.

As a business leader or a strategic business partner, you should be considering Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Whether you sponsor, drive, initiate or are responsible for managing a robotic process automation strategy, this three-course self-study online program will prepare you for the future.

You will get an overview of RPA, learn how it's transforming businesses and understand how RPA provides a significant competitive advantage. You will also learn key considerations and steps needed to begin building your RPA strategy including, how to address the cultural shift needed to overcome the fear of robots and understand the critical role human intelligence plays to ensure a successful strategy.

Topics in this program include:

• Understanding RPA
• Building Your RPA Strategy
• Preparing for an RPA Implementation and Cultural Shift

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• Global accounting and financial business leaders
• Managers in public accounting and management accounting who offer strategic guidance to the C-Suite and are considering RPA for their business and want to understand best practices and strategy for implementing RPA
• Partners, advisors and consultants interested in expanding their service offerings

KEY TOPICS

• The definition of Robotic Process Automation
• The business value of automation
• The RPA market landscape
• The importance of RPA in a digital strategy
• The employee value proposition for RPA
• Key components that are integral to a successful RPA implementation strategy
• The process of creating an RPA strategy
• How to prioritize use cases
• How to address change management and culture challenges

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Define RPA
• Describe how RPA is transforming business, specifically the accounting and finance functions
• Indicate the business value of RPA
• Identify key considerations in getting started with RPA
• Identify the components of an RPA strategy to educate your organization about RPA
• Recall the steps needed to build your RPA strategy
• Recognize key issues that need to be addressed before starting to implement RPA

Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction

Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.

Credit Info

• CPE CREDITS: Online: 7.0 (CPE credit info)
• NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Information Technology
• LEVEL: Basic
• PREREQUISITES: None
• ADVANCE PREPARATION: None
• DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study
• COURSE ACRONYM: RPASBL

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product for one full year.

System Requirements

AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.

A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
• Windows 7 to present

Supported Browsers:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox

Required Browser Plug-ins:

• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.

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