UiPath Community welcome guide

Introduction

So you just started working with the UiPath Business Automation Platform. By embarking on this journey, you'll become an integral part of the UiPath Community, where contribution and collaboration come together. In this dynamic ecosystem, you‌ can propel your career in AI and automation to new heights.

Firstly, we're delighted to have you as part of our vibrant and ever-growing community. The UiPath Community is not just a place—it's a dynamic ecosystem of enthusiasts and professionals who believe in the transformative power of automation and AI. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.

As you embark on your journey, you are joining a global network of more than two million community members. The UiPath Community is your dedicated space to explore, learn, collaborate, and succeed in the world of automation and AI. Let's dive into how you can make the most of your UiPath Community experience and become an integral part of the automation generation.

A guided journey

We understand that starting a new journey can be both exciting and a tad overwhelming. That's why we have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way through the community.

Start your learning journey

When considering future-proof skills, UiPath Academy stands out as a dedicated training platform boasting over 1.5 million learners. This aims to be your gateway to learning and mastering automation. It offers structured courses and resources to build your skills that align with your level and interests. Within this platform, a diverse array of both beginner and advanced automation and courses awaits, offering a balanced mix of free resources. UiPath Academy provides a variety of courses tailored to different roles and objectives.

The Automation Starter course is an excellent way to begin, requiring no prior automation knowledge. If, for example, your level is advanced and you want to learn how to add AI to your automations, we designed the Automation Developer — Specialized AI Professional Training. This course is meant to help you diversify your skill set and be able to tackle more complex projects. For example, integrating documents and unstructured communications data through AI. If you are not sure where to start, you can always take the career guidance survey.

Join the UiPath Community Forum

UiPath Community Forum is a dynamic hub of collective wisdom, where you and other community members can share knowledge, ask questions, and collaborate. It brings together automation enthusiasts, developers, and industry experts from around the globe. You can dive into a variety of content categories tailored to cater to your automation needs.

Explore the "News" section for the latest updates and announcements, while the "Activities" category offers engaging challenges and competitions to test your skills. Seeking technical guidance or solutions? Navigate to the "Help" category, where you can post your queries and benefit from the technical knowledge of the UiPath Community. The "Ideas" section invites you to contribute and discuss potential improvements and features.

The use case repository is another hot spot for you if you want to see or create practical automations scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your automation journey, UiPath Forum's diverse content categories provide a collaborative space to learn and share.

Explore and participate in events and groups

This is where you connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for automation. The global and local meetups offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of automation. This is the way we bring together professionals to generate insights into the latest developments, best practices, and innovative use cases. Whether you're a seasoned UiPath professional or just beginning your automation journey, these events cater to all skill levels.

Earn your certification

Get globally recognized automation credentials that strengthen your professional standing and increase your job satisfaction. UiPath Certifications are tailored to various skill levels and roles. These certifications offer a comprehensive validation of your UiPath knowledge and capabilities. Whether you're delving into automation, mastering advanced features, or specializing in artificial intelligence integration, UiPath provides a diverse range of certification options.

These certifications increase professional credibility and open doors to new opportunities in the evolving landscape of automation. Elevate your career and validate your skills by exploring the array of certifications available.

Discover advocacy programs

UiPath Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) are drivers in building the UiPath Community and supporting other AI automation enthusiasts to enhance their skills, while growing their own professional experience, network, and exposure. There are several activities and initiatives they are involved in like: evangelizing AI-powered automation, providing feedback to shape the UiPath product roadmap, answering questions on the UiPath Community Forum, authoring blog articles, empowering student developers and women in tech, growing their professional experience and network.

Interested to know more about how the UiPath advocacy programs recognize and reward your contributions to the community? Read more on each of our advocacy pillars.

• UiPath Community MVPs

• UiPath Student Developer Champions

• Chapter Leaders

Meet and connect with the community network of MVPs

Meet the MVPs, the experts and leaders who set the bar for excellence. Their insights and experiences are core to building the community further.

Explore the UiPath Community blog

Our blog is a treasure trove of insights, knowledge, and experiences. What can you do here?

• Explore step-by-step uses cases showcasing using UiPath Platform, to help you acquire and practice your automation skills.

• Discover the latest events, programs, hackathons, and learning resources inside the UiPath Community.

• Dive into stories about individual automation journeys and learn how you can start your own.

Also, if you're passionate about writing, you can become a content contributor by filling out this form.

Search on the job board

This is the space where you can look for career opportunities in the automation field or post your job to share with the largest automation community. Check out our job board.

Dive into the UiPath Documentation Portal

UiPath Documentation Portal is a comprehensive resource hub that serves as a guiding beacon when navigating the landscape of UiPath products and solutions. This portal provides in-depth documentation, tutorials, and guides essential for your automation projects implementation. Whether you're a novice exploring the basics or an experienced user seeking advanced insights, the documentation portal offers a wealth of information about the latest features, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.

Subscribe to the UiPath Community Newsletter

To be connected with the latest updates, valuable insights, and success stories within our UiPath Community. Every two weeks, we celebrate achievements, keep you in the loop, and foster a sense of togetherness, making your journey with UiPath easier to navigate.

Shape the next-generation product

Join the UiPath Insider Program. As an Insider, you get access to early builds of new features and updates—an exclusive opportunity to give feedback on our latest innovations. In the Insider Program you have the chance to showcase your successes as an early adopter to influence and inspire others. You also get early access to new product capabilities that allows you to best plan your resources and automation roadmap. Through the Insider Program, you can share feedback directly with our product engineering team and have a significant influence on the UiPath products and technologies.

Your feedback matters

We are here to support you in your journey. If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at community@uipath.com. Your insights and ideas are essential for the constantly growing and improvement of the community.

Testimonials

Curious about what it's like to be part of the UiPath Community? Check out what our existing members have to say about their experiences. Their testimonials and success stories can be a source of inspiration for your own journey. Hear Flavio Martinelli, UiPath 2023 (MVP) talking about the UiPath Community and how it contributed to his automation journey.

UiPath Community is an extended family now, I have come to know so many experts and MVPs who are now my friends. I’m proud to be part of the UiPath Community and be able to support new practitioners.

Priya Darshini – UiPath MVP and RPA Solution Architect, Machina Automation

UiPath Community is an open space where there is a place where everyone is welcome - from business executives, analysts, consultants, to developers. It's a place where you can learn about different perspectives within different business areas. The cohesive and friendly environment allows the sharing of knowledge and fosters support to learn from one another. This diverse and open connection within the community is unbeatable.

Alp Uguray – Solutions & Product @Ashling Partners and UiPath MVP 

I am absolutely in love with the spirit of the UiPath Community! One is never lost while working on UiPath because the community is always there to guide you. I have experienced this firsthand as when I jumped into the world of RPA, I was crazily looking for good content and guidance. With UiPath, it all came easily to me, and my journey has been, since then, without any bumps. It's good to see UiPath and its community grow.

Vasundhara Sharma – Infosys Limited, RPA Developer 

Conclusion

The UiPath Community gathers individuals worldwide, driven by a common passion for automation. We're excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing your journey unfold. Your engagement, questions, contributions, and enthusiasm are what makes this community thrive. Explore and join UiPath Community, where together, we're shaping the future of automation!