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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

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

    3.8
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    Data Manipulation in RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advertise YouTube Videos with Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Automation, Account Management, Advertising, Marketing, Branding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Risking, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Ideation, Productivity, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Tools, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Software Testing, Agile Methodology, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering DeepSeek.ai: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, DeepSeek API, Deepseek, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI), LLM Application, AI Orchestration, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Human Computer Interaction, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Data Manipulation in RPA: UiPath
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Rust Programming: Duke University
  • Advertise YouTube Videos with Zapier: Coursera
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Siemens
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • AI for Finance: AI Business School
  • Digital Transformation Leader: Starweaver

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