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How to become a Automation / RPA Developer

Automate repetitive business processes so people can do higher-value work.

Part of the career change guide — A practical, step-by-step method for moving into a new occupation — how to pick the target, work out the real gap, and prove the missing skills without going back to university.

Median pay
$95,000
Benchmark, varies by market
10-year outlook
20%
Bright outlook occupation
Skills to prove
9
Mapped to O*NET / ESCO
Typical preparation
Job zone 4
O*NET preparation level

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Skills a Automation / RPA Developer needs

Ranked by how important employers rate each one. Every skill you prove is stored in your Skill Wallet and used to match you to live jobs.

Change managementImportance 5/5
Critical thinkingImportance 5/5
Problem solvingImportance 5/5
Project managementImportance 5/5
Python programmingImportance 5/5
Stakeholder communicationImportance 5/5
Presentation skillsImportance 3/5
Time managementImportance 3/5
Written communicationImportance 3/5

Your Automation / RPA Developer learning path, phase by phase

Phase 1 · Foundations

Weeks 1–6
  • Change management
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving

Phase 2 · Core craft

Weeks 7–14
  • Project management
  • Python programming
  • Stakeholder communication

Phase 3 · Applied practice

Weeks 15–22
  • Presentation skills
  • Time management
  • Written communication

This is the shape of the plan. Your own roadmap is sequenced around what you already know — see a full sample roadmap.

Free and low-cost courses for this path

8 free and low-cost courses inside

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Live jobs for Automation / RPA Developers right now

Senior Golang Developer
Lemon.ioEurope, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singaporelast month
Pay on application
Senior Independent Software Developer
A.TeamAmericas, Europe, Israellast month
$90 – $150
Head of Marketing & Communications
garden3dWorldwidelast month
$150,000 – $230,000

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Automation / RPA Developer by experience level

Entry level Automation / RPA Developer
0–2 years
Mid level Automation / RPA Developer
2–5 years
Senior Automation / RPA Developer
5+ years

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Common questions about becoming a Automation / RPA Developer

How long does it take to become a Automation / RPA Developer?
Most people working through a focused plan cover the 9 core skills in roughly six to nine months part-time. Your roadmap shortens automatically for skills you can already evidence.
Do I need a degree?
Many employers still ask for a degree, but a demonstrated portfolio plus verified skills increasingly substitutes for one, particularly for career changers.
What does a Automation / RPA Developer earn?
The benchmark median is $95,000, with entry-level roles below that and senior roles well above it. Pay varies substantially by market.
Is Freecoursera free?
Yes. Building your roadmap, tracking progress and applying to matched jobs costs nothing. Courses we recommend are free or low-cost wherever possible.

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Occupation data from O*NET and ESCO. Attribution

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