Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Title:  Digital Transformation - Automation Basics

Course ID:   260511 0101 113ESH

Course Dates :          11/05/2026            Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s  Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Category:          Business Decision Making Change & Transformation Management Organisational Effectiveness Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management 

Course Certified By:

  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training


* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Course outlines

Course

 Digital Transformation - Automation Basics

Outlines

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

Automation can remove repetitive work, reduce errors, and shorten cycle times. This course covers core automation concepts, common tools, and practical patterns you can apply to business processes. Through hands-on exercises, participants learn to spot automation opportunities, design simple workflows, and run basic implementations. The emphasis is on skills you can use immediately in operational teams.

Objectives

Identify and prioritize routine processes suitable for automation using value, frequency, and risk criteria.
Map processes and translate requirements into clear automation specifications and acceptance tests.
Select and compare basic automation approaches (RPA, workflow engines, API integration) for common business scenarios.
Build, test, and deploy simple automated workflows using low-code tools or scripting where appropriate.
Define measurable success criteria, monitor runtime performance, and estimate basic ROI and operational risk for automation projects.

Who Should Attend?

Business analysts who define requirements and improve processes.
Operations managers responsible for daily workflows and service levels.
IT or project managers overseeing automation initiatives.
Process improvement specialists (Lean, Six Sigma) seeking practical automation skills.
Team leads in customer service, finance shared services, or HR operations responsible for process efficiency.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Business Process Automation

1. Introduction to Digital Automation
- Principles of business automation
- Benefits and limitations of automation
- Common automation use cases

2. Identifying Automation Opportunities
- Recognising repetitive processes
- Evaluating process frequency and business value
- Assessing automation risks and complexity

3. Process Mapping Fundamentals
- Documenting current workflows
- Identifying bottlenecks and manual tasks
- Defining automation objectives

Day 2 – Automation Technologies

1. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- RPA concepts and architecture
- Suitable business scenarios
- Benefits and limitations

2. Workflow Automation
- Workflow engines and approval processes
- Automating task routing
- Managing business rules

3. API and System Integration
- Connecting business applications
- Data exchange principles
- Automating system interactions

Day 3 – Designing Automated Workflows

1. Automation Requirements
- Defining business requirements
- Writing automation specifications
- Establishing acceptance criteria

2. Workflow Design
- Designing automated process flows
- Exception handling
- User notifications and approvals

3. Low-Code Automation Tools
- Building simple workflows
- Configuring automation steps
- Testing workflow functionality

Day 4 – Testing and Performance Monitoring

1. Automation Testing
- Functional testing
- User acceptance testing
- Identifying workflow defects

2. Monitoring Automation Performance
- Runtime monitoring
- Measuring process efficiency
- Identifying operational issues

3. Measuring Business Value
- Defining automation KPIs
- Estimating return on investment (ROI)
- Managing operational risks

Day 5 – Practical Automation Workshop

1. Automation Design Exercise
- Selecting a business process
- Mapping the automation workflow
- Defining implementation requirements

2. Workflow Development
- Building a simple automated process
- Testing workflow execution
- Reviewing automation outcomes

3. Implementation Planning
- Preparing an automation roadmap
- Prioritising future automation opportunities
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning