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      UiPath

      Control Flow in RPA

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Robotics Engineering & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Product Automation, Control Systems, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Embedded Software, Engineering, Technical Design, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Exploit development, Cybersecurity, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Video Production, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Video Editing, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Gmail, LLM Application, Motion Graphics, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Multimedia, Workflow Management, Writing, Collaboration, Business Communication, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Change Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Provisioning, Dashboard, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Business Reporting, Data Import/Export, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Core Services

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      924 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Scripting, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Matlab, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Medical Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Control Flow in RPA: UiPath
    • Robotics Engineering & Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
    • Gemini for Google Workspace: Google Cloud
    • Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Salesforce Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
    • Google Workspace Core Services: Google Cloud
    • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network

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