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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


  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to RPA, UiPath, and Initial Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Business Logic, Document Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Web Applications, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Projects and Advanced UiPath Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Robotic Process Automation, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Business Process Automation, Verification And Validation, Development Testing, HR Tech, Automation, Workflow Management, Application Frameworks, Data Entry, Data Integration, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build End-to-End RPA Solutions with UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Transaction Processing, Solution Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Data Import/Export, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

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

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Product Engineering, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Industrial Engineering, Business Process Automation, Automation, Enterprise Resource Planning, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Energy and Utilities, Plant Operations and Management, Internet Of Things, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Data Integration, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Automating Decision Workflows with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Personalization, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Cloud API, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Enhance, and No-Code Apps

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Process Modeling, Business Process, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Automating Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Business Process Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft 365, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.8 (214K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Email Automation

    ★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (9.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to RPA, UiPath, and Initial Projects: Packt
  • Intermediate Projects and Advanced UiPath Concepts: Packt
  • Build End-to-End RPA Solutions with UiPath: EDUCBA
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory: L&T EduTech
  • Automating Decision Workflows with AI: Edureka
  • Automate, Enhance, and No-Code Apps: Coursera
  • Excel VBA Macros: Automating Tasks: Logical Operations
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University

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