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    Learn automation techniques for streamlining processes in industries like manufacturing and IT. Understand robotic process automation (RPA) and control systems.

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Control, Graph Theory, Programmable Logic Controllers, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Virtual Environment

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Story, Debugging, Prototyping, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Model View Controller, jQuery, User Centered Design, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design, User Experience, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Web Design and Development, Restful API, Automation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing

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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Cloud Applications, Business Intelligence, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Automated Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, System Testing, Verification And Validation, Security Testing, Automation, Code Coverage, Test Case, Test Data, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      AI for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Marketing Automation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Marketing Effectiveness, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Consumer Behaviour, Business Marketing, Artificial Intelligence

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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Functional Testing, Software Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Test Tools, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Test Planning, Browser Compatibility, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, Application Security

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Event Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Java Programming, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Issue Tracking, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Programming using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Automation, Virtual Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Ad Hoc Reporting, Systems Administration, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Cloud Security, Data Management, Drive Engagement, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
    • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
    • AI for Marketing: Emory University
    • Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium: University of Minnesota
    • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
    • Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation: Packt

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