AI-Driven Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate

Date: January 8, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Duration: 4 Clock Hours (One 4-Hour Session)
Location: State Fair Community College | Sedalia Campus | in-person
Instructor: Dr. Richard Byfield
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2026
Cost: $299 per participant
Category: Technology and Professional Development

Training Description

Repetitive tasks can take valuable time away from higher-priority work. AI-Driven Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate introduces participants to practical ways artificial intelligence and automation can help streamline everyday business processes, reduce manual work, and improve productivity.

Through instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to identify tasks that are good candidates for automation and use Microsoft Power Automate to create basic automated workflows. Participants will explore triggers, actions, approvals, notifications, and data collection while also learning how AI-powered capabilities can enhance automated processes.

By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of workflow automation and the practical skills needed to begin identifying and building automation opportunities within their own workplace. No prior programming or AI experience is required.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and workflow automation.
Identify repetitive, rule-based, and time-consuming workplace tasks that may benefit from automation.
Navigate the Microsoft Power Automate environment.
Understand the basic components of an automated workflow, including triggers and actions.
Build basic workflows using approvals, notifications, and data collection.
Explore AI-powered capabilities for processing documents, extracting information, analyzing text, and supporting workflow decisions.
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using automation within an organization.
Apply best practices for developing reliable and effective automated workflows.
Identify opportunities to introduce workflow automation within their own department or organization.

Training Outline

AI & Workflow Automation Fundamentals

Understanding artificial intelligence and automation
How automation is changing workplace processes
Recognizing repetitive and manual tasks
Understanding rule-based processes
Determining when automation is—and is not—appropriate
Exploring common workplace automation examples

Getting Started with Microsoft Power Automate

Navigating Microsoft Power Automate
Understanding flows and automated workflows
Exploring triggers and actions
Understanding connections between Microsoft applications
Using templates to explore common automations
Identifying the components of a successful workflow

Building Your First Automated Workflows

Creating triggers and actions
Automating notifications and reminders
Creating approval processes
Collecting and transferring information
Connecting common Microsoft 365 applications
Testing and troubleshooting workflows
Hands-on workflow-building exercises

Adding AI to Automated Workflows

Understanding AI-powered automation
Processing documents and extracting information
Working with text and data
Exploring sentiment and text analysis
Using AI to support workflow decisions
Understanding the importance of human review
Protecting organizational and confidential information

Applying Automation in the Workplace

Identifying high-value automation opportunities
Mapping an existing business process
Recognizing bottlenecks and repetitive steps
Evaluating potential time and productivity improvements
Understanding automation limitations and risks
Developing reliable and maintainable workflows

Building Your Automation Action Plan

Identifying a process to automate
Determining the desired outcome
Selecting appropriate triggers and actions
Identifying opportunities for AI integration
Planning for testing and implementation
Developing an action plan for introducing automation within a department or organization

Materials Provided

Certificate of completion

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for business professionals, administrative staff, supervisors, managers, project coordinators, operations professionals, and other employees who want to reduce repetitive work and improve everyday business processes through automation.

It is especially valuable for individuals who regularly work with Microsoft 365 applications and want to learn how Microsoft Power Automate and AI can help connect tasks, information, approvals, and communications more efficiently.

No prior programming, automation, or AI experience is required.

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