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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

    Coursera

    Write Automation Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, IT Automation, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Security, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Making, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, General Networking, Automation, Network Routing, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Linux, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Version Control, Ansible, Configuration Management, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Git (Version Control System), Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux, System Configuration, Software Configuration Management, Devops Tools, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Automation Projects 2026 – AWS, Terraform & GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Deployment, GitHub, Web Development, Web Design and Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundation of Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, YAML, Automation, Devops Tools, Configuration Management, Cloud-Based Integration, DevOps, Operational Efficiency, Scalability, Patch Management, Cloud Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Automation Using Java, .NET, and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, IT Automation, Data Presentation, Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), Data Capture, File I/O, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Remote Access Systems, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Operational Excellence, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, Scripting, Test Tools, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing

    4.5 stars, 362 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (362) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, IT Automation, Automation, Web Applications, Unix Shell, Code Reusability, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, User Accounts

    4 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Execute Automation Tests with Tosca

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Test Tools, Software Testing, Automation, Continuous Integration, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Scripting, Code Reusability, Mobile Development Tools, Maintainability, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement Advanced UiPath RPA Automation Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Email Automation, Transaction Processing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Scalability, Image Analysis, Data Validation, Service Level

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • Ansible for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting: Total Seminars
  • Cloud Automation Projects 2026 – AWS, Terraform & GitHub: Packt
  • Foundation of Ansible Automation: Board Infinity
  • Master Excel Automation Using Java, .NET, and Python: EDUCBA
  • Network Security, Access Control, and Automation: Packt
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java: Coursera
  • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio

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