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Optimization Courses

Optimization courses can help you learn techniques for improving performance, resource allocation, and decision-making processes. You can build skills in linear programming, heuristic methods, and simulation modeling, that support analyzing complex systems. Many courses introduce tools like Excel Solver, MATLAB, and Python libraries such as SciPy, enabling you to apply optimization methods to real-world problems in logistics, finance, and operations management.


Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    AI CERTs

    AI for Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI Prompting, Evaluation, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Content Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Compliance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, System Monitoring, Gap Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Performance Metric, Quality Assessment, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced PROC SQL Techniques for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, SAS (Software), Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GA Goal Tracking & Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Verification And Validation, Goal Setting, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Metric, Transaction Processing, Data Validation, System Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Choose Optimal Data Structures for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Java, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Tree Maps, Benchmarking, Graph Theory, Program Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Specific Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Building Services Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Effective Game Design Patterns - Unity 6 Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Animations, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Code and framework based agent development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Secure Coding, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Algorithms and Problem-Solving Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Differential Equations & Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Logical Reasoning, Engineering Calculations, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Engineering Analysis, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Marketing: AI CERTs
  • GenAI Prompting, Evaluation, and Governance: Coursera
  • Apply Advanced PROC SQL Techniques for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • GA Goal Tracking & Setup: Coursera
  • Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Choose Optimal Data Structures for ML: Coursera
  • Design of Specific Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Effective Game Design Patterns - Unity 6 Compatible: Packt
  • Code and framework based agent development: Microsoft

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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