Data Manipulation in RPA

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Data Manipulation in RPA

This course is part of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialization

Instructor: UiPath

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

77 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Variables and Arguments
Data Manipulation in Studio
Collection Variables in Studio

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Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

The Data Manipulation in RPA course will provide knowledge about Variables, Arguments, and Data Manipulation. It will also introduce you to Variables and Arguments, their types, and their application in automation projects.

In the later part of the course, you will learn about data manipulation in Studio. You will also learn about the different methods and operations performed on different data types and their usage in automation projects. Building on each concept, there will be demonstration videos that will explain these operations and methods. The course has multiple practice exercises that will help strengthen your knowledge and understand the creation of workflows in Studio.

This module introduces Variables and their types in UiPath. You will also learn about the scope of a Variable inside a workflow.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 29 minutes

Welcome 8 minutes
Introduction to Variables and Their Properties 3 minutes
Types of Variables in Studio 5 minutes
Introduction to Variables Panel and Managing Variables 7 minutes
Introduction to Scope of a Variable 1 minute
Demonstration-Creating Variables 6 minutes

5 readings Total 85 minutes

Email Communication Sent to Existing Learners 10 minutes
Welcome 10 minutes
Best Practices for Naming Variables 10 minutes
Array vs. String 10 minutes
Practice Exercise-Variables 45 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Variables and Their Types 10 minutes

This module introduces Arguments, their directions and properties. You will also learn the use of Arguments Panel to manage Arguments.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 15 minutes

Introduction to Arguments and Their Properties 3 minutes
Managing Arguments through Arguments Panel 4 minutes
Introduction to Argument Directions 2 minutes
Demonstration-Creating and Initializing Arguments 6 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Difference between Variables and Arguments 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Arguments and Their Directions 10 minutes

This module introduces Data Manipulation and describes its importance in automation. You will also learn the different methods and operations used in Studio to manipulate and convert data.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn the methods and techniques for String and DataTable Manipulation in Studio.

What's included

7 videos5 readings2 discussion prompts

7 videos Total 40 minutes

String and DataTable Manipulation 10 minutes
Demonstration-String Manipulation 7 minutes
Introduction to RegEx in Studio 6 minutes
Demonstration-Using Regex Builder 4 minutes
Introduction to DataTables and Creating DataTables 6 minutes
Demonstration-Building a DataTable 3 minutes
Demonstration-Sorting a DataTable 4 minutes

5 readings Total 165 minutes

Methods for String Manipulation 10 minutes
Practice Exercise-String Manipulation-1 45 minutes
Practice Exercise-String Manipulation-2 45 minutes
Activities for DataTable Manipulation 20 minutes
Practice Exercise-DataTable Manipulation 45 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

String Manipulation Methods 10 minutes
DataTable Manipulation 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about collections variables and their types. You will also learn about the methods for manipulation of collections variables.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

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Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

need more add update new video when UiPath update without remove old feature(like dictionary)

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