
Academia
Shaping the future of work by bridging the gap with academia globally.

Academia Overview
The SS&C Blue Prism Academia Program enables instructors at academic institutions to deliver authorized SS&C Blue Prism courses in a variety of settings. Students can jump-start their career and RPA knowledge with coursework through a global network of colleges and universities, and through online certification opportunities, hands-on labs, and other SS&C Blue Prism learning resources.
SS&C Blue Prism Academia Program Benefits
Institutions
- Free SS&C Blue Prism Learning Edition software license
- Access to modularized SS&C Blue Prism curriculum that can easily be plugged into existing programs
- Access to gold-standard teaching, learning, and certification resources
- Discounts for students and faculty who sign-up for the industry-grade RPA Developer certification exam
Educators
- Free learning resources to train educators
- Instructor-led training materials to help faculty teach the SS&C Blue Prism program
- Access to a community of experts to learn best practices teaching Robotic Process Automation using the SS&C Blue Prism solution
- A flexible curriculum, free software, and certification resources
- Receive discounts on taking the Certification Exam
Students
- Learn about Robotic Process Automation using SS&C Blue Prism Learning Edition
- Hands-on experience with a low-code/no-code platform to design, develop, and deliver business process automations
- Increase career opportunities with industry-grade Certifications
- Receive discounts on taking the Certification Exam
Students Program Eligibility
SS&C Blue Prism training and certification opens doors to a rewarding career in Robotic Process Automation. SS&C Blue Prism certifications will continue to be in high demand as more and more companies automate their processes and move to adopting RPA solutions. By earning SS&C Blue Prism certificates, students stand out from their peers.
Eligibility
- Students who are actively enrolled at an eligible institution (Graduate and Post-Graduate College or University).


Educators Program Eligibility
SS&C Blue Prism educators are the heart of the Academia program. You will help us prepare your students for in-demand jobs and certification exams. As an educator, you will be connected with other educators and invited to many professional development opportunities to learn new technologies and best practices. Even more importantly, you'll be aligning your students with a global community of RPA developers, mentors, advocates and other students excited to be learning in-demand skills.
Eligibility
- Full or part-time instructors at an eligible institution
Academic Institutions
Program Eligibility
SS&C Blue Prism Academia Program is an educational program focused on building the RPA skills of Undergraduate and Post Graduate students. We provide resources for educators who deliver authorized SS&C Blue Prism courses.
Eligibility
- Accredited, degree-granting higher education institutions worldwide that offer 2-, 3- or 4-year programs (or equivalent)
- Career or technical schools offering accredited degrees or certificates through in-person or distance education programs and online universities
- Can be offered through continuing education and workforce development programs.


Eligibility For Certifications
SS&C Blue Prism offers multiple role-based certifications. The two certifications geared most towards Academia are:
- Associate Developer (see SS&C Blue Prism Associate Developer)
- Developer (see SS&C Blue Prism Developer)
These certifications teach learners how to build and configure process automations and objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable, and easy to understand in accordance with standard SS&C Blue Prism design principles and conventions.
Eligibility
- Students who are actively enrolled at an eligible institution (Graduate and Post-Graduate College or University).
- Full or part-time instructors at an eligible institution.