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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.


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Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android)

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, API Testing, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Analysis

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    L&T EduTech

    Formwork for concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Engineering Practices, Value Engineering, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Architectural Drawing, Failure Analysis, 3D Modeling

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    Starweaver

    Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Production Planning, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Production Management, Manufacturing Processes, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Automation Engineering, Change Management, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Business, Operations Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Agile Methodology, Governance, IT Management, Innovation, Customer Service, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Semantic Web, Workforce Development, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital Content, Social Media, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Big Data, Load Balancing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering Angular Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Web Applications, TypeScript, Ajax, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Web Development, Code Coverage, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Version Control

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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Content Marketing, ChatGPT, Social Media Marketing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Market Trend, Business, Business Management

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    Simplilearn

    LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Supervised Learning, Computer Programming Tools

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Algebra

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android): Coursera
  • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
  • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide : Starweaver
  • ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric: Whizlabs
  • SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep: LearnKartS
  • Mastering Angular Development: Edureka
  • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification: Simplilearn

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