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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


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    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Automation Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Management Reporting, Business Process Automation, Productivity, Automation, IT Automation, Business Solutions, Operations, Business Operations, Business, Operations Management, Operations Support Systems, File Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Record Keeping, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Line, Production Process, Workforce Development, Machine Controls, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Pipeline Engineering & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, IT Automation, DevOps, Test Automation, Product Automation, Automation, YAML, Software Development, Application Deployment, Business Process Automation, Multi-Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Standards, Software Configuration Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira Workflow Automation & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Jira (Software), Workflow Management, Report Writing, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Due Diligence, Dashboard, Return On Investment, Sprint Planning, Business Process Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Process Improvement, No-Code Development, Debugging, Configuration Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    DataOps: Automation & Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), SQL, Data Pipelines, Containerization, CI/CD, Debugging, Ansible, Database Management, Continuous Deployment, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Workflow Management, DevOps, Automation, Configuration Management, Root Cause Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, IT Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Information Management, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Information Systems Security, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Systems Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Automation in the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, IT Automation, Scripting, Bash (Scripting Language), Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Automation, Scripting Languages, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Marketing Automation, LLM Application, AI Integrations, AI Security, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Event-Driven Programming, GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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

  • Spreadsheet Automation Projects: EDUCBA
  • Systems Thinking for AI & Automation: University of Michigan
  • Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: STARWEAVER
  • Pipeline Engineering & Automation: Microsoft
  • Jira Workflow Automation & Optimization: Coursera
  • DataOps: Automation & Reliability: Coursera
  • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Automation in the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications: Edureka

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