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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


  • 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
  • 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
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping, Memory Management

    4.6 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Sales Enablement, No-Code Development, AI Personalization, Sales, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Operational Efficiency

    3.9 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript and jQuery, Automation, Python Programming, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File I/O

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, User Provisioning, Database Application, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Email Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Data Security, Automation, Content Management, Scripting

    4.1 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Claude AI: Prompting, APIs, RAG, and MCP

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, JSON, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Scripting, Token Optimization, Document Management, Agentic systems

    3.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Leadership, Dashboard Creation, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering Tools, Project Management, Generative AI Agents, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Leadership and Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deepseek, Artificial Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Responsible AI, Business, Business Operations

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Algorithms

    4.9 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (44) · 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

  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills: EDUCBA
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic): Packt
  • AI for Finance: AI Business School
  • Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction: Packt
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • Mastering Claude AI: Prompting, APIs, RAG, and MCP: Edureka

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