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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.


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    Scrimba

    Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI-Powered Business Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Sales Presentation, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, Sales Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Knowledge

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Risk Management, Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Product & Process Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, Process Analysis, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Generative AI Agents, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Email Automation, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing: Scrimba
  • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots : Northwestern University
  • AI-Powered Business Operations: Starweaver
  • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • AI Product & Process Excellence: Starweaver
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • SAS Macro Language: SAS

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