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15 Best Automation Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Automation courses currently listed on Udemy and Coursera, priced from $9.99 to $109.99. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Duke University, University of Colorado Boulder and Arizona State University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$9.99 – $109.99
Providers
Udemy, Coursera
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, matched to "automation" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $109.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy Certificate

    n8n + AI for Beginners - Business Automation Essentials

    Master n8n - Automations, AI Agents, Workflows & Real-World Systems — From Beginner to ProUnlock the full power of n8n to automate your work, build agentic AI workflows, run your own VPS setup, and design robust, error-r...

    $39.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Make.com for Beginners: LinkedIn Post Automation With GPT-4

    Offered by Coursera

    Did you know that automating LinkedIn posts can streamline your content strategy and save valuable time? This Guided Project is designed to help social media managers and marketers effectively use Make.com for automating...

    $9.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Offered by Cisco Learning and Certifications

    The Network infrastructure industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with an increasing need for automation due to factors such as a demand for faster and more reliable network deployments. The...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to GitHub Actions

    Offered by Duke University

    GitHub Actions allows you to automate your software development workflows and seamlessly integrate with GitHub. This 2-hour long project will guide you through the fundamentals of GitHub Actions, helping you leverage its...

    $9.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Flow Controls

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course focuses on mastering Python’s control flow mechanisms, including branching, looping, and functions. It covers essential concepts such as making decisions with if, if-else, and if-elif-else structures (branchi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Python

    Offered by Arizona State University

    In today’s society, uses for new technologies are broadening in scope and revolutionizing the world. Many new technologies automate redundant tasks so people may complete tasks of greater priority. These new automated te...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to AI Agent in Accounting

    Offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    The course is designed for accountants and auditors with little or no technical background. Across four modules, learners move from a real-world story that shows why AI agents matter, to how agents think, to how agent wo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Offered by Rice University

    Developed by Rice University's world-class Computer Science & Data Science faculty, this specialization is intended for beginners who would like to master essential programming skills. Through four courses, you will cove...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate

    Salesforce Administrator for Absolute Beginners (May 2024!)

    Are you ready to unlock the power of Salesforce Administration and elevate your skills in managing Salesforce environments? This course is your gateway to mastering Salesforce Administration through a comprehensive curri...

    $49.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate

    CCNA 1 V7.1 Cisco Introduction to Networks demo tests

    Exam Content:-The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. You will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate

    AI for Beginners: Real-World Use Cases

    AI is powerful—but most people use it like a toy: vague prompts, random results, and zero consistency. This course is built to fix that fast.You’ll start with a simple, beginner-friendly introduction (including a quick c...

    $19.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems

    Welcome to "Introduction to Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems," a meticulously curated course tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate synergy between mechanical engineering and electronic sys...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to EtherCAT: real time Ethernet communication

    Understand how EtherCAT works: Industrial Ethernet for Real-Time ControlEtherCAT the high-performance industrial Ethernet protocol revolutionizing automation. This comprehensive course equips engineers, technicians, and...

    $109.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate

    The Complete Excel Course for Beginners 2020

    Why this course is for you?You want to learn the basics of Excel for professional or personal reasons but you have little to no knowledge of how Excel works. You have heard that Excel will allow you to automate work and...

    $59.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Internet of Things :Connect the world.

    Welcome to "Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT): Unlocking the Power of Connected Devices"! This comprehensive course is designed for beginners and professionals alike who are eager to explore the fascinating world...

    $24.99
    listed price

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