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The foundations of
RPA Fundamentals.

A short, beginner‑level subject for finance and consulting professionals making sense of robotic process automation. One focused course on what RPA is, why it has become so prominent, and where it shows up in business today and in the years ahead.

Operations analyst mapping out an RPA process workflow on a wall of charts and sticky notes in a modern office
Curriculum
1 course
Total Learning
~1 hour
Level
Beginner
Credits
1 CPE/CPD
1M+ learners trained 4.7/5 average G2 rating 80% course completion rate
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Why RPA Fundamentals?

The automation conversation
every team is now part of.

Robotic process automation is reshaping how repetitive back‑office and finance work gets done. This subject gives a non‑technical introduction to what RPA is, why it matters, and where it's most useful inside the kind of work finance and consulting teams actually run.

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A clear view of where RPA fits

Recognise the kinds of processes that are good RPA candidates, and the ones that aren't, before scoping a single bot.

Non‑technical, by design

Pitched at analysts, associates and managers, not RPA developers. Concepts are explained in plain language with finance and consulting examples.

The on‑ramp to applied RPA

This subject sets up the applied tracks. Pair it with RPA with Power Automate or RPA with UiPath to start building real automations next.

Credentials that stand up

Every milestone is independently accredited by CPD, CPE and NASBA, so what learners earn here counts towards continuing professional development.

Learning Outcomes

What learners will be able to do
by the end of the program.

A short subject with focused outcomes. Learners walk away able to talk credibly about RPA and to spot the kinds of processes worth automating inside their team.

Speak about RPA with confidence

The vocabulary and mental model to contribute to RPA conversations with operations, finance and IT, without needing to write a line of code.

Principles of RPA

Explain why RPA has become so prominent

The market context, the business drivers and the cost of waiting. Why teams are getting on board now rather than later.

Principles of RPA

Spot processes worth automating

Recognise the kinds of repetitive, rules‑based work that fits RPA, and the kinds of work that don't, before scoping a project.

Principles of RPA

Plan a sensible next step

Know whether the right next move is RPA with Power Automate, RPA with UiPath, or simply a process redesign before any automation.

Principles of RPA
The Curriculum

One focused course,
on the principles of RPA.

RPA Fundamentals is a single beginner course in the Principles of RPA series. Roughly one hour of content. Pair it with RPA with Power Automate or RPA with UiPath when the team is ready to start building real automations.

Principles of RPA · 1 of 1Beginner

Introduction to Robotic Process Automation

Explore the role RPA plays in business today and in the near future. Why it has become so prominent, where it adds the most value, and why getting on board sooner rather than later matters.

1 hour 1.0 CPE/CPD
1
Course
~1h
Total Learning
1.0
CPE / CPD Credits
100%
Self‑paced

Most teams take RPA Fundamentals first, then move into RPA with Power Automate or RPA with UiPath to start building real automations.

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The Kubicle Learning Experience

Why learners actually finish
and apply what they learn.

Kubicle is engineered around a single goal: practical skills that get used. Every design choice, from lesson length to assessment style, is made to keep finance and consulting professionals engaged and to translate watch time into measurable outcomes at their desk.

Bite‑sized lessons

Most lessons run 5–10 minutes. Designed to fit between meetings, not block out a Tuesday afternoon. The result: 80% completion vs. a 7% industry benchmark.

Real workplace scenarios

Every lesson lands in a finance or consulting context. Skills practised on the kind of work analysts will actually see on the engagement.

Independently accredited

CPD, CPE and NASBA accreditation means credits count toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're earned.

Modular and stackable

Pair RPA Fundamentals with RPA with Power Automate, RPA with UiPath, AI Fundamentals or Data Literacy as the team's needs grow.

Manager‑level visibility

Engagement and skill‑gain dashboards from day one. Leaders see exactly where capability is building and where it isn't, by team and by role.

Always current

Modules are refreshed continuously to reflect new tools, regulation and the rise of generative AI. You never pay for material that's gone stale.

Credibility

Why finance and consulting leaders
choose Kubicle, with confidence.

The numbers, the accreditations and the customer outcomes are all on the table, so L&D, Early Careers and Practice Leads can build the business case fast.

Learners trained
1,000,000+
G2 average rating
4.7/5
Course completion
80% · 11x industry
Years in the market
10+ years
Accreditations
CPD · CPE · NASBA
Security
ISO 27001 · GDPR
Independently Accredited

Credentials that count toward CPD.

Every course awards CPE / CPD credits via NASBA‑recognised accreditation, so time spent here counts on a CV and on the team's compliance log.

CPD, CPE, NASBA accreditation logos
Outcomes, Not Hours Watched

Skills learners apply
the same week they learn them.

These aren't aspirational numbers. They are the measured outcomes Kubicle clients report after a typical rollout, with manager‑level dashboards from day one so practice and L&D leaders can see exactly where capability is building.

The Headline

An hour back, every week.

More than 60% of Kubicle learners report saving between 30 minutes and 2 hours every week thanks to sharper data and automation skills. Time redirected to higher-value work, and a measurable productivity dividend at the team level.

60%+
save 30 mins–2 hours every week
Skills That Stick

Used every single day.

45% of Kubicle learners apply newly‑acquired skills daily, the difference between training that's watched and training that's worked.

45%
apply newly‑learned skills daily in their roles
Sharper Communication

Stronger numbers, stronger narratives.

75%+ of learners report measurable gains in both data analysis and the communication skills needed to make insights land with stakeholders.

75%+
gain stronger analysis and communication skills
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Frequently Asked

Answers for the questions we hear most.

Still have a question? Send an enquiry and one of our learning advisors will walk you through it within a business day.

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Who is this subject designed for? +

Finance and consulting professionals who want a non‑technical introduction to RPA before scoping a project. Useful for analysts, associates, managers and L&D leads, plus operations and process leads who need a working mental model of where RPA fits.

Is this a hands‑on course? +

No. RPA Fundamentals is a non‑technical introduction. For hands‑on building, take RPA with Power Automate or RPA with UiPath next. Most teams take this subject first and then move into one or both of those.

How much time does it take? +

Roughly 1 hour of content, worth 1.0 CPE/CPD credit. Most learners complete it in a single sitting.

Are the credentials accredited? +

Yes. Kubicle credentials are independently accredited by CPD, CPE and NASBA. The course awards CPE/CPD credits that learners can apply toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're issued.

Will it integrate with our LMS and SSO? +

Yes. Kubicle offers off‑the‑shelf integrations with leading LMS providers and the engineering team will build a custom integration for any other system you run. SSO is supported across the board, and a Reporting API exposes engagement and completion data to your dashboards.

How is Kubicle secured? +

Kubicle is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR‑compliant, and undergoes regular third‑party penetration testing. Granular roles, SSO and audit logging are built in.

Can we get a tailored quote and pilot? +

Of course. Send an enquiry and a learning advisor will scope the rollout, recommend the right starting point for your team, and put together a pilot proposal with a tailored quote.

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Get the team RPA‑ready, starting from the principles.

Send a short enquiry and a learning advisor will come back within one business day with a tailored recommendation: a curriculum mapped to your team's roles, a sample pathway through RPA Fundamentals (and the applied tracks), and a quote you can take to budget. Built for teams of 5 to 100, deployable in days.

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