This document discusses robotic process automation (RPA). It defines RPA as automating operations without human interaction using robots. It explains the key terms in RPA: process, robotic, and automation. It also outlines RPA job trends, noting that automated systems could undertake work equivalent to 140 million jobs by 2025. Popular RPA tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism are discussed. The roles and responsibilities of an RPA developer including process designer, automation architect, and production manager are summarized. Finally, it provides an overview of further learning paths for RPA.