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Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer

A QCTO occupational qualification that prepares learners to analyse business processes and design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that automate repetitive business tasks.

About the course

A QCTO occupational qualification that prepares learners to analyse business processes and design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that automate repetitive business tasks. Delivered via asynchronous modules and readings with synchronous mentorship, hands-on automation labs, and workplace practice via an AI-powered LMS, this programme requires a commitment of 15–30 hours per week of study. This is a nationally recognised qualification registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO/SAQA) under SAQA ID 119242. The curriculum is structured to prepare you directly for the industry.

Duration and Program Structure

Duration & Intensity

12–18 Months of self-paced learning.
Required effort: 15–30 hours per week.

Cohort Info

Max Seats: 20 seats per cohort.
Format: 100% Online online lectures & practical labs.

Accreditation & Certificate

SAQA ID: 119242 (NQF Level 5).
Occupational Certificate: Robotics (RPA) Developer

Credits Breakdown

Total: 185 credits

  • • Knowledge modules: 65 Credits
  • • Practical modules: 70 Credits
  • • Work experience: 50 Credits

Programme Curriculum

Phase 1: Knowledge (1–5)RPA & Programming Foundations
  • Overview of Robotic Process Automation
  • Basic Calculations and Logical Thinking
  • Computers and Computing Systems
  • Computing Theory
  • Data, Databases and Data Scraping
  • Business Process Analysis
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • RPA Development Principles
  • Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Ethics, Governance and Security in Automation
Phase 2: Practical (6–10)Building & Deploying Bots
  • Analysing business processes for automation
  • Designing RPA workflows
  • Building software robots (bots)
  • Creating reusable automation components
  • Integrating bots with business applications
  • Testing, debugging, deploying and monitoring bots
Phase 3: Work Experience (11–18)Workplace Automation Projects
  • Process discovery and documentation
  • Automation project implementation
  • Bot deployment and monitoring
  • Incident and exception handling
  • Performance reporting and change management
  • User support, maintenance and Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)

Skills You'll Gain

Process Analysis

Analyse and map business processes that are suitable for automation.

Bot Development

Develop and configure RPA bots to automate repetitive business tasks.

Testing & Deployment

Test, debug and deploy automation solutions reliably.

Monitoring & Support

Monitor bot performance and resolve incidents and exceptions.

Integration

Integrate bots with business applications, APIs and data sources.

Governance & Security

Apply security, credential management and governance principles in RPA environments.

Career Outcomes

RPA Developer
Automation Engineer
RPA Analyst
Process Automation Specialist
Intelligent Automation Developer
Applications close in:16:05:20
11 lessons
12–18 Months duration
55 students enrolled
Level: Advanced
SAQA ID: 119242
NQF Level: 5
Total: 185 credits
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