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.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Debugging, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, UI Components, Browser Compatibility, Web Applications, Test Script Development, Test Case, Scripting, Development Environment, Python Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, API Testing, Spring Boot, Authentications, Test Automation, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Application Deployment, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Business Logic, Back-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Economics, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Report Writing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Mockups, Eclipse (Software), Test Script Development, Test Data, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Testability, Java
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Integration Testing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Management, Automation, Data Storage, Jupyter, File Systems, Development Testing, Data Processing, Data Quality
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Sales Process, Personalized Service, Customer Communications Management, Microsoft 365, Calendar Management, AI Enablement, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Negotiation, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Writing, Post-Production, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Editing, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months