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.

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Design, Software Testing, Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Taking Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Teams, Sales, Email Automation, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Customer Data Management, Enterprise Sales, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Power Platform
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Security, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Finance, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Strategic Planning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Business Process, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Security, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks