World Wide Workshop Wednesday 2025

Hands-On Taster Experience of Robot Framework Certified Professional Course

Workshop Description
Get first-hand experience of Robot Framework and learn what it means to become a certified professional in this hands-on experience where Benjamin will guide you through the Robot Framework Certified Professional course, covering chapters two and three! This workshop has been adapted from an accredited RFCP course and features the same high quality that would be seen in the complete course.

This full day workshop will go through chapters 2 and 3 of the RFCP, namely Getting Started with Robot Framework and Keyword Design, Variables and Resource Files.

Example programs and exercises will be provided to test your knowledge throughout the workshop, and Benjamin will be happy to lend a hand in your learning.

Key Takeaways
- Complete guided coverage of two chapters of the RFCP syllabus
- Example programs that illustrate Robot Framework functionality
- Small tasks to be completed during the workshop to expand your understanding of Robot Framework

Knowledge Level
- Robot Framework: Beginner, no experience required
- Programming: Beginner, minimal experience preferred

Workshop Agenda

1. RFCP Chapter 2: Getting Started with Robot Framework (3 hours)
   - Suite File & Tree Structure
   - Basic Suite File Syntax
   - Executing Robot
   - Keyword Imports
   - Keyword Interface & Documentation
   - Writing Test | Task and Calling Keywords

2. RFCP Chapter 3: Keyword Design, Variables, and Resource Files (3 hours)
   - Resource File Structure
   - Variables
   - User Keyword Definition & Arguments
   - Using Data-Driven Specification
   - Advanced Importing of Keywords and Naming Conflicts

3. Executable exercises to test your chapters 2 & 3 knowledge (1 hour)

Preparation and Technical Requirements
This workshop will be run online and has audio and video components. You will require sufficient internet access and speed to participate in the workshop. You should also have:
- A computer capable of running Robot Framework with internet access
- Software:
- Python >= 3.10
- Robot Framework >= 7.0
- Editor (IDE) for Robot Framework (e.g., VSCode or IntelliJ)
- Optional: Robot Code plugin for VSCode or IntelliJ
- Test Cases: Provided during the workshop

An installation overview will be provided during the workshop.