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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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    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Scripting, Unix Shell, Software Testing, Shell Script, File I/O, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Automation, Campaign Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Information Privacy, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Automating Server Provisioning with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Jenkins, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Application Servers, Continuous Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Servers, Scripting, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Streamline Workflows with Claude AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Project Coordination, Taking Meeting Minutes, Email Automation, Project Documentation, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Build AI Agents & Secure API Integrations with n8n

    Skills you'll gain: Webhook Security, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, API Design, Restful API, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, Web Scraping, Prompt Engineering, Scripting Languages, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Javascript, Automation, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Attendance System from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, User Interface (UI), Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Productivity, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, LESS, Project Management Software, Functional Design, Record Keeping, Data Store, Data Storage, Data Management, Project Management, Records Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Build AI Agents with n8n

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, No-Code Development, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Google Workspace, Docker (Software), Content Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Braze

    Email Marketer

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Email Automation, A/B Testing, Personalized Campaigns, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Brand Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, AI Personalization, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Promotions and Campaigns, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Project Planning, Scheduling and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Cost Management, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Estimation, Analysis, Data Management, Automation, Decision Making, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Introduction to Hermes Agent

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automating Server Provisioning with Ansible: Edureka
  • Streamline Workflows with Claude AI: Coursera
  • Build AI Agents & Secure API Integrations with n8n: LearnKartS
  • Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow: Coursera
  • Spreadsheet Attendance System from Scratch: EDUCBA
  • Build AI Agents with n8n: Edureka
  • Email Marketer: Braze

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