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Automation courses can help you learn process optimization, workflow design, and robotic process automation (RPA). You can build skills in scripting, system integration, and data analysis to streamline operations. Many courses introduce tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Zapier, that support implementing automation solutions and enhancing productivity across various industries.

Popular Automation Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Architecture, Software Systems

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Service Level, Operations Management, Incident Management, Governance, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations, Automation

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting started with Microsoft Office 365

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Email Automation, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, User Accounts

    4.4 stars, 321 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (321) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Energy and Utilities, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, Machine Controls, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management

    4.5 stars, 156 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Robotics, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 632 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (632) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

    4.5 stars, 99 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (99) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Digital Transformation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Communications, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Vibrations, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Digital Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, AI literacy, Communication Systems

    4.6 stars, 514 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (514) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Service Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Support, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales

    4.5 stars, 777 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (777) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Source Systems, Data Ingestion, and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Infrastructure, Terraform, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Import/Export, IT Automation, Data Quality, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, Data Processing, Data Access, Data Transformation, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular automation courses

  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
  • ITIL 4 Foundation: Logical Operations
  • Getting started with Microsoft Office 365: Coursera
  • Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook: L&T EduTech
  • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce

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