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Automation Courses

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


  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Automation with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Context Engineering, Document Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Productivity & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Scripting, AI Workflows, Automation, AI Integrations, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Entry, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Process Design, Workflow Management, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Data Store

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    335 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    461 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Responsible AI, AI Security, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AI Marketing Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Marketing Automation, Email Automation, Content Scheduling, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization, Digital Marketing Tools, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Automation, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Workflows, Blogs, Social Media

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Hands-On Automation with n8n & Workato

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Site Reliability Engineering, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Quality Monitoring, IT Automation, Quality Assurance, Automation, Model Optimization, Service Level, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, File I/O, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Functional Testing, Automation, Scripting, UI Components, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI Automation with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Software QA & Test Automation Engineering: Coursera
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Productivity & Automation : Coursera
  • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
  • AI Marketing Automation: LearnKartS
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera

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