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Certificate for Module (Robotic Process Automation with Business and Financial Applications)
證書(單元：機械人流程自動化於商業與財務應用)
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- FN061A
- Application Code
- 2265-FN061A
- QF Level
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This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 6
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 18 Jan 2025 (Sat)
- Next intake(s)
- May 2025
- Duration
- 1 month to 2 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$9600 per programme
- Enquiries
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2867 8331 / 2867 84242861 0278
Today and Upcoming Events
Accept new applications for Jan 2025 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory. Our professional lecturer will discuss the design, development and implementation of RPA with illustrations using computational tools. Practical applications and cases from the perspectives of business and finance will be shared.
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
1. explain features and development of robotic process automation (RPA) for enterprises;
2. outline key processes and implementation of RPA;
3. apply computational tools to implement RPA and develop task automation; and
4. discuss cases, applications and implications of RPA for business and finance.
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| Application Code | 2265-FN061A | Apply Online Now |
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Days / Time
- Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
- 30 hours per programme
- Kowloon East Campus
- Kowloon West Campus
- Hong Kong Island Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Course Content:
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(1) Introduction to Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
(2) Implementations and applications of RPA for business and finance
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Assessment method: Two in-class exercise + Group Project Presentation
Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the continuous assessment and final assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded with the Certificate for Module (Robotic Process Automation with Business and Financial Applications) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
Teacher
(1) Mr. Osmond Li
Mr. Li has over 25 years of hands-on experience managing complex multi-national IT projects. As the Head of Enterprise Development & Database Administration of Group IT at Dah Chong Hong Holdings Ltd., Osmond oversees the architecture and implementation of various business applications including automotive management systems, supply chain management systems, warehouse management systems, data warehouse, BI analytics & mobile applications. In addition, he is responsible for managing the IT development teams in Hong Kong & China, as well as database administration team. Prior to joining Dah Chong Hong, Osmond served as a consultant at Oracle Consulting and was responsible for implementing the clients’ IT projects.
Recently, Mr. Li served as the chief architect for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate the manual business processes with modern state-of-art design. Furthermore, as the Head of Enterprise Development, Osmond strives to deliver excellence in quality and has attained the certification for Automation Anywhere Certified RPA Professional in 2020. His passion & teamwork skills have successfully transformed the teams to a digital RPA team.
Mr. Li holds a BSc in Engineering from University of Hong Kong & a MBA from Heriot-Watt University. Osmond also holds Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist & AI Engineer. In his spare time, Osmond is dedicated to many charitable activities and has been a church mentor at a youth fellowship for more than 18 years.
(2) Dr. Roy Wong
Dr. Wong has more than twenty-five years hands-on experience in design and development of Enterprise Architecture and Software. He is the Principal Consultant for E-Mars Intelligent Technology LTD now. He is full of enthusiasm in providing professional consulting services and AI related learning course for clients in China, Hong Kong and South Asia.
Dr. Wong received his Doctor of Engineering in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2020. He is a specialist in computer vision system. Dr. Wong has one granted patent and one pending patent in this specific area. Both patents involve the innovation of machine learning. Before obtaining the Doctoral degree, Dr. Wong has five master's degree in Electronic and Information Engineering, Software Technology, Software Engineering, Signal Processing, Business Administration and Psychology.
Class Details
Timetable
Jan 2025 intake
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 18 Jan 25 (Sat) | 9:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30 |
| 2 | 25 Jan 25 (Sat) | 9:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30 |
| 3 | 8 Feb 25 (Sat) | 9:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30 |
| 4 |
15 Feb 25 (Sat) |
9:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30 |
Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers.
Articulation Pathways
Progression Path
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$9600 per programme
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree awarded by a recognized institution. Those with a business, IT or computer science background would have an advantage.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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| Certificate for Module (Robotic Process Automation with Business and Financial Applications) 證書 (單元：機械人流程自動化於商業與財務應用) |
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| COURSE CODE 33C134357 | FEES $9,600 | ENQUIRY 2867-8331 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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