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Automation Courses

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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.4 stars, 37 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Methodologies, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Automation

    4.8 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (123) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Modern Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Personalization, Lead Generation, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Customer Service, Data Validation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 416 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (416) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Emory University

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Engagement, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Prompt Engineering, Digital Marketing Tools, Large Language Modeling, Legal Risk, Intellectual Property

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Google Cloud Platform

    3.8 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    4.5 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Data Management

    4.9 stars, 467 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (467) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Data Integration

    4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech
  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • AI-Powered Modern Marketing: Coursera
  • Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Generative AI in Marketing: Emory University
  • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec

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