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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


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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Data Visualization in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Infographics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Dashboard, Automation, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    401 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Machine Learning, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Pipelines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Classification Algorithms, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Model Context Protocol for Leaders: Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Business Solutions, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Consolidation, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular automation courses

  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Salesforce Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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