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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Digital Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Creativity, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Support, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Robotics, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Consulting, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Digital Communications, Computer Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Script Development, Test Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks