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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 336 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring

    4.2 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Electrified Systems Design Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Machine Controls, Systems Integration, Simulations, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Data Import/Export, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Performance Tuning, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (101) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Stakeholder Engagement, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cloud-Native Computing

    4.8 stars, 372 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (372) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AI Marketing Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Marketing Automation, ChatGPT, Marketing, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Business Marketing, Content Creation, Digital Content, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Social Media, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Assets, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Sales Pipelines, Productivity, Web Development

    3.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Workforce Development, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, AI literacy, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Loss Prevention, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 142 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate tasks and processes with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.7 stars, 160 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (160) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Compilation, Data Processing, Data Validation, Automation, Query Languages, File Management

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Chart.js, Data Validation, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (152) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt
  • Electrified Systems Design Engineer: MathWorks
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI Marketing Mastery: LearnKartS
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
  • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Automate tasks and processes with Jira: Coursera

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