BECOME A MASTER OF AUTOMATION

LEVEL UP YOUR AUTOMATION STRATEGY

Join our Masterclass to gain strategic knowledge, practical skills, and drive measurable growth. Learn the secrets of process automation and lead your team to new heights.
  • Max. 15 students
  • 10-week program, starting Aug. 1st
  • 3-4 hours of learning per week
  • Weekly live sessions

THE PROCESS AUTOMATION MASTERCLASS AT A GLANCE

DESIGNED FOR STRATEGIC LEADERS LIKE YOU

Want to get rid of repetitive work and save time and money for you team? This Masterclass gives everything you need to execute automation projects and lead your company to success. 

Discover our proven approach for setting up your project and bringing people on board. You’ll dive into real-life scenarios and understand how to prove the value of automation to stakeholders.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

The Masterclass gives you all the tools and skills needed to achieve your process excellence goals:
  •     Apply industry-standard frameworks for building an automation strategy
  •     Prove the economic impact of automation for your company
  •     Get practical tips for dealing with change-resistance
  •     Avoid common mistakes when building your tech stack

PERSONALIZED, INTERACTIVE LEARNING

Say goodbye to boring lectures! The Bots & People Academy is where you build foundational knowledge with short instructive videos and interactive exercises.

To deepen your knowledge, you get live coaching from experienced mentors and exchange ideas with other automation enthusiasts and strategic leaders. You will work on a graduation project that matters to you and get expert feedback before implementing it in your work-life.
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VIRTUAL LIVE SESSIONS

Your automation coaches lead a 90-minute live session every week, to enhance your learning from the course modules and answer your questions. You also take part in collaborative exercises with other participants in small groups, where you apply your newfound knowledge in practical situations. 

INTERACTIVE LEARNING

In the course, you'll be completing homework to prepare for the live sessions and using the live sessions to consolidate your knowledge. By the end of the program, you’ll have completed several analyses of your own processes, learned how to optimize them, and pitched use case ideas to your stakeholders.

NETWORKING

Share your goals and challenges and connect with industry experts and like-minded individuals from all around the world. You will collaborate with automation leaders and strategists, learn from the field's top experts, and gain valuable insights into current automation trends and technologies.

THESE TOPICS AWAIT YOU

WEEK 1 | KICK-OFF

In the first week, the focus will be on ...
welcoming and onboarding
 getting to know each other
teaming up for peer learning

WEEK 2 | UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATION

After completion, you...
will be able to confidently and accurately discuss the economic relevance of process automation
will have a comprehensive understanding of the outlook of the process automation market

WEEK 3 | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

After completion, you...
can skillfully implement continuous improvements in your process automation initiatives
can use the state-of-the-art process to identify and prioritize automation potentials effectively

WEEK 4 | AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES

After completion, you...
can make informed vendor decisions regarding the most important capabilities and technologies such as AI, RPA, NLP, and process mining
are capable of developing a simple use-case in the tool of your choice, be it Celonis, UIPath, MS Power Platform, or others

WEEK 5 | AUTOMATION SOLUTION & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

After completion, you...
will understand the technical set-up of the automation tool-landscape and provide guidance on its configuration
are able to evaluate different technologies for specific use-cases and determine the best fit

WEEK 6 | GOVERNANCE

After completion, you...
can successfully establish the necessary governance structure, whether central, decentralized, or federated, and define the process of process automation within the company
can define roles and responsibilities within the organization to ensure smooth execution of process automation initiatives
can thoroughly evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of citizen development for the organization and make informed decisions accordingly

WEEK 7 | AUTOMATION STRATEGY

After completion, you...
can develop a vendor-agnostic strategy for process automation, ensuring consistency and alignment across different tools and technologies
will be able to make informed decisions regarding whether to develop solutions in-house or acquire them from external sources
can develop a robust business case for your automation initiative, outlining the potential benefits, costs, and return on investment

WEEK 8 | PITCHING AUTOMATION

After completion, you...
are able to highlight the existing tools and capabilities in the market that enable process automation
can convincingly pitch to the management board the crucial importance of investing in automation initiatives
know how to effectively save budget for your automation initiative

WEEK 9 | AUTOMATION CULTURE

After completion, you...
can develop and implement a change management strategy to facilitate successful automation adoption within the organization
can foster an automation mindset throughout the organization, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and automation adoption
can effectively lead an automation team, driving collaboration and achieving desired outcomes.

Week 10 | CERTIFICATION & REFLECTION

During the final week, you...
will present your capstone project and receive your certification
will reflect on and integrate the learnings from the course
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LEARNER VOICES

I like everything about Bots & People. Always fast, friendly, competent, accommodating and courteous. I was able to learn a lot during my Automation Strategist training and my expectations were exceeded. In addition to good content and great mentors,  I was lucky to meet some like-minded people. Absolutely recommend!

Christoph Hemke | Helden Consulting Gmbh
Really good continuing education for all who want to approach the topic of automation. Not only a modern and innovative topic but also a modern and innovative way of further education (online courses, networking, etc). Absolute recommendation!



CHRISTOPH PILLER | IU INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
The Automation Strategist training provides a very comprehensive overview of the topic of automation from A to Z. Process Mining, RPA, Cloud Automation and Change Management are just a few keywords. There are also many interesting practical examples and lectures from well-known companies.


Sophie Park | Freie & Hansestadt Hamburg

READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR AUTOMATION GAME?

  • Get actionable insights from the best coaches in the field
  • Master leadership principles to overcome change resistance
  • Level up your automation strategy roadmap
  • Network with participants with similar career goals
  • Land a great automation leadership job
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FAQ

How does the course work?

Within 10 weeks you will complete the Automation Strategist Master Course in an open cohort with other participants. After enrolling, you will receive an email with instructions to set up your Academy account one week before the course starts. The Academy is where you can access the course modules and live sessions, and work on the learning content at your own pace. 
To receive a certificate, you must participate in 80% of the live sessions (or watch the recordings), submit five short assignments from your coach, and complete a final project. The completion of the interactive e-learning material is not graded and does not count toward your final score.

What are Live Sessions?

The live sessions are fixed-date classes where the coaches share their expertise with you. You get the opportunity to get feedback, ask questions, and collaborate with other participants. If you can’t attend a session, you still have the chance to watch the recording, which will be available the following business day.

When do the Live Sessions take place?

The weekly live sessions will take place on Tuesdays, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm CET

The first session of this course will be held on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, with the following sessions taking place every Tuesday for the next nine weeks. 

Please note that there might be last-minute changes to the schedule. In case this happens, you will be notified by email at least one week before the session takes place.

Do I get a certificate?

To receive a certification by Bots & People for your participation in the Automation Masterclass, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Attend 80% of Live Sessions or view recordings
  • Complete the assignments
  • Complete a final capstone project
There will be no final exam.

In which language will the course be held?

The course materials, as well as the live sessions, are in English. If you are unsure whether your language skills are sufficient, please contact us.