Robotic Process Automation Career Training

机器人流程自动化（RPA）是一种使用软件来完成常见的重复性任务的技术，例如打开电子邮件，传输文件和发送发票。这种形式的自动化使用软件来执行大量的业务流程活动，使工作人员能够将注意力集中在更重要的任务上，而这些任务不是自动化的候选者。公司正在转向RPA技术，以提高其运营效率，并更有效地利用其人力资本。该项目的目标是开发和实施一个为期两年的学位课程，包括RPA中的可堆叠证书，支持行业认可的RPA工具认证，并提供基于合作工作的学习机会。在得克萨斯州的社区学院中，大陆学院将是第一个提供RPA技术劳动力职业技能奖和证书的学院。没有证书，两年制，或四年制学位课程在得克萨斯州致力于RPA。拥有专业RPA技能并获得行业认可认证的学生将有资格填补这一快速发展领域的各种职位。机器人过程自动化职业培训（RPACT）项目将使用领先供应商提供的RPA工具开发一个为期两年的课程。学生将学习配置这些工具来创建执行重复性任务的软件机器人，这些任务通常由计算机用户每天手动执行。该项目的目标包括：（1）为以行业为重点的劳动力计划确定技能，认证和支持系统，（2）开发和推广RPACT计划途径和课程，（3）招募和留住重点关注女性，非传统年龄段和同时高中学生的学生，以及（4）通过该计划支持RPACT学生，以获得行业认可的认证，进入RPA技术人员的职业生涯。RPACT将针对妇女、非传统年龄（25岁以上）的再培训/提高技能学生和同时就读高中的学生提供招聘和学生支助。项目教师将建立一个商业和行业顾问网络，开发与实践实验室学习基础一致的行业课程，支持实习和职业服务，并评估项目，以告知获奖后的可持续性。该项目由先进技术教育计划资助，该计划侧重于技术人员的教育，该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a technology that uses software to complete common, repetitive tasks, such as open emails, transfer files, and send invoices. This form of automation uses software to perform business process activities at a high-volume, allowing workers to direct their attention to more important tasks that are not candidates for automation. Companies are turning to RPA technology to improve the efficiency of their operations and to make more effective use of their human capital. The goal of this project is to develop and implement a two-year degree program consisting of stackable credentials in RPA that supports industry-recognized RPA tool certifications and offers cooperative work-based learning opportunities. Among the community colleges in Texas, the College of the Mainland will be the first to offer a workforce Occupational Skills Award and Certificate in RPA technology. There is no certificate, two-year, or four-year degree programs in Texas dedicated to RPA. Students with specialized RPA skills who obtain industry-recognized certifications will be qualified to fill a variety of positions in this rapidly growing area.The Robotic Process Automation Career Training (RPACT) project will develop a two-year curriculum using RPA tools supplied by leading vendors. Students will learn to configure these tools to create software robots which perform repetitive tasks, usually tasks performed every day manually by computer users. The objectives of the project include (1) identifying the skills, certifications, and supporting systems for the industry focused workforce program, (2) developing and promoting the RPACT program pathway and curriculum, (3) recruiting and retaining students focusing on women, nontraditional aged, and concurrent high school students, and (4) supporting RPACT students through the program, to obtain industry-recognized certification, and into RPA technician careers. RPACT will target recruitment and student supports for women, nontraditional aged (25+) reskilling/upskilling students, and concurrent high school students. Project faculty will establish a network of business and industry advisors, develop industry-aligned curriculum with a hands-on lab learning foundation, support internships and career services, and evaluate the project to inform post-award sustainability.This project is funded by the Advanced Technological Education program that focuses on the education of technicians for the advanced-technology fields that drive the nation's economy.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.