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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


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    Simplilearn

    Workflow Automation using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Real Time Data, Business Logic, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.4 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (262) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Automation

    4.8 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Email Automation & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Email Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Market Research, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Network Model, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, IT Automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Network Protocols, Network Routing

    4.6 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (169) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Test Script Development, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Productivity

    3.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

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

    4.2 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (355) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Responsible AI, AI Security, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

    4.3 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4 stars, 493 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (493) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Stress Testing, Performance Testing, Test Script Development, API Testing, GitHub, Postman API Platform, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Tools, Version Control, Generative AI, Test Case, Git (Version Control System), AI literacy, Technical Communication, Integration Testing, Software Development, Computer Science, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.7 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Line, Production Process, Workforce Development, Machine Controls, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Jira Workflow Automation & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Jira (Software), Workflow Management, Report Writing, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Due Diligence, Dashboard, Return On Investment, Sprint Planning, Business Process Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Process Improvement, No-Code Development, Debugging, Configuration Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Email Automation & AI: Coursera
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera
  • Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI: Microsoft
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera

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