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Advanced CPD

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Energy Industry

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Energy Industry. Designed for those working across the Digital & Technology sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

5 daysDuration
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5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Energy Industry. Designed for those working across the Digital & Technology sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Digital Transformation today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Energy Industry, driving measurable improvement in Digital & Technology performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Understand the strategic landscape of digital transformation and its impact on the energy sector

02

Apply data analytics and visualisation techniques to extract actionable insights from operational datasets

03

Evaluate AI and machine learning applications relevant to oil and gas, energy, and industrial operations

04

Assess cybersecurity risks in operational technology environments and apply mitigation frameworks

05

Design digital use cases that deliver measurable business value and operational improvement

06

Communicate digital strategy and technology roadmaps to senior leadership and business stakeholders

07

Apply cloud computing concepts and data architecture principles to enterprise digital initiatives

08

Understand and apply relevant digital standards, governance frameworks, and data management practices

09

Evaluate emerging technologies — IoT, digital twins, RPA, and blockchain — for energy sector applications

10

Build and prioritise a digital transformation roadmap aligned to organisational goals and capabilities

11

Apply change management principles to drive digital adoption across technical and non-technical teams

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
RPA
Fundamentals
2
RPA
Development
3
Testing,
Deployment
4
Intelligent
Automation
5
RPA
Governance,
Day 1

RPA Fundamentals & Process Discovery

Understand the RPA technology landscape and identify high-value automation candidates.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Introduction to Robotic Process Automation

  • RPA defined: software robots, attended vs. unattended automation
  • RPA vs. traditional automation vs. AI: capabilities and boundaries
  • Leading RPA platforms: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism
  • RPA market: adoption in energy, finance, and operations sectors
Module 2

Process Discovery & Mining

  • Process discovery workshops: AS-IS process mapping and documentation
  • Process mining tools: Celonis and UiPath Process Mining principles
  • Automation candidate criteria: rule-based, digital, high volume, and stable
  • Process complexity scoring: simple, standard, and complex automation
Module 3

RPA Business Case Development

  • ROI calculation: FTE displacement, error reduction, and speed improvement
  • Total cost of ownership: licences, infrastructure, and support
  • Risk assessment: process risk, technical risk, and change management risk
  • Prioritisation matrix: impact vs. effort and strategic alignment
Practical Workshop

Process discovery exercise: teams map two candidate processes from a provided list of energy sector workflows, score them against automation criteria, and rank their automation potential.

Day 2

RPA Development & Bot Design

Design and configure RPA bots using industry-standard development practices.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

RPA Architecture & Components

  • Robot types: attended, unattended, and hybrid robots
  • Orchestrator: job scheduling, queues, and robot monitoring
  • Automation studio: project structure, sequences, and flowcharts
  • Exception handling: business exceptions vs. application exceptions
Module 2

Bot Development Best Practices

  • Recording vs. manual development: when to use each approach
  • Selector strategy: robust selectors for dynamic UI elements
  • Reusable components: libraries, templates, and shared workflows
  • Version control: Git integration and branching strategy for RPA
Module 3

Data Handling & Integrations

  • Reading and writing Excel and CSV: DataTable manipulation
  • PDF extraction: native text and OCR-based approaches
  • Database connectivity: SQL queries within RPA workflows
  • API integration: REST API calls and JSON response parsing in bots
Practical Workshop

Bot design exercise: teams design the workflow logic for an invoice processing automation, mapping exceptions, decision points, and system interactions before configuration.

Day 3

Testing, Deployment & Operations

Apply testing practices and operational management to deliver reliable RPA solutions.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

RPA Testing Methodology

  • Testing types: unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing
  • Test case design: happy path, exception scenarios, and edge cases
  • Test data management: anonymisation and environment management
  • Performance testing: throughput, response time, and concurrent robot load
Module 2

RPA Deployment & Environment Management

  • Environment strategy: development, testing, staging, and production
  • Release management: CI/CD pipeline for RPA deployments
  • Orchestrator configuration: robot pools, schedules, and priority queues
  • Monitoring and alerting: job failure notifications and SLA tracking
Module 3

RPA CoE & Operating Model

  • Centre of Excellence structure: governance, pipeline, and delivery teams
  • RPA demand management: intake process and business alignment
  • Maintenance strategy: bot monitoring, change tickets, and break-fix SLAs
  • Scaling RPA: from pilot to enterprise deployment
Practical Workshop

Testing and release plan: teams develop a test plan and deployment runbook for a new RPA bot, including test cases, acceptance criteria, and rollback procedures.

Day 4

Intelligent Automation & Hyperautomation

Extend RPA with AI capabilities and develop a hyperautomation strategy.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

AI-Enhanced RPA

  • Intelligent document processing (IDP): OCR, NLP, and document classification
  • Computer vision for RPA: image recognition and verification
  • Chatbot integration: conversational AI front-end for attended automation
  • Sentiment analysis and decision automation in customer service workflows
Module 2

Hyperautomation Concepts

  • Gartner's hyperautomation: RPA + AI + process mining + low-code
  • Low-code/no-code platforms: Power Automate, OutSystems, and Appian
  • API-led integration: MuleSoft and enterprise integration platform
  • Decision management: business rules engines and decision tables
Module 3

AI Applications in Energy Operations

  • Invoice and contract data extraction for procurement automation
  • HSE reporting automation: incident data collection and submission
  • Production reporting: automated daily production report generation
  • Regulatory filing automation: emissions data compilation and reporting
Practical Workshop

Intelligent automation design: teams design an enhanced automation solution for a provided energy sector workflow that incorporates at least one AI component (IDP, CV, or NLP).

Day 5

RPA Governance, Security & ROI Measurement

Establish governance frameworks, security controls, and value measurement for RPA programmes.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

RPA Governance Framework

  • Governance structure: steering committee, CoE, and business sponsors
  • Policy framework: bot access rights, credential management, and audit trails
  • Change management: process freeze period and post-automation monitoring
  • Regulatory considerations: GDPR data handling by software robots
Module 2

Security & Compliance

  • Credential management: CyberArk integration and vault-stored passwords
  • Network security: firewall rules for robot communications
  • Audit logging: complete transaction history and replay capability
  • SOX and ISO 27001: RPA implications for financial controls and IS management
Module 3

Value Realisation & Programme Roadmap

  • Benefit tracking: FTE hours saved, error rates, and cycle time reduction
  • Executive reporting: automation scorecard and value dashboard
  • Continuous improvement: bot performance optimisation and scope extension
  • 3-year automation roadmap: pipeline management and benefit projections
Practical Workshop

Capstone automation programme: teams present a 12-month RPA programme plan for a provided organisation, covering governance, prioritised use cases, resource plan, and expected ROI.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Data Analysts & Data Scientists

Professionals working with data to generate insights, models, and business intelligence

IT & OT Engineers

Engineers managing information technology or operational technology systems and infrastructure

Business Leaders & Managers

Leaders responsible for digital strategy, technology investment, and transformation programmes

Cybersecurity Professionals

Security teams protecting operational technology and digital assets in industrial environments

Operations & Asset Personnel

Operations, maintenance, and engineering staff adopting digital tools in their work processes

Digital Innovation Leads

Innovation champions tasked with identifying and delivering digital use cases across the business

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
01
01 Jun – 05 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 7 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jul
04
04 Jul – 08 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 5 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Jul
26
26 Jul – 30 Jul 2026
Singapore
In-House 5 seats available
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Aug
22
22 Aug – 26 Aug 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 8 seats available
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Sep
23
23 Sep – 27 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom 7 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
20
20 Oct – 24 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 8 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Can't find a suitable date? Contact us for private cohort scheduling or in-house delivery options at your premises.

Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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