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.

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation, Cyber Risk, Telecommunications, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sustainable Business, Governmental Accounting, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, Request for Proposal, Public Policies, Supplier Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Looker (Software), Google Ads, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Agentic systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Creativity, Presentations, AI Enablement, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Test Tools, Scripting, Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management, Web Applications, Javascript, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Standard Operating Procedure, Generative AI, Customer Support, Product Support, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months