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.

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Workflow Management, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Java Programming, Java, Software Testing, Javascript, Eclipse (Software), Apache Maven, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, DevOps, Large Language Modeling, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Development Testing, Software Testing, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Prometheus (Software), Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Test Automation, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Disabilities, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Scripting, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months