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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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Asset Pricing Models

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Equities, Investments, Finance, Fixed Asset, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Architecting in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, Docker (Software), Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Performance Testing, Spring Boot, Computer Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Verification And Validation, Application Deployment, System Implementation, Network Infrastructure

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Code Generation with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, AI Workflows, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Maintainability, Automation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    WordPress Website Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, HTML and CSS, Web Content, Application Security, Cloud Hosting, Control Panels

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Event Monitoring, File I/O, Performance Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Scenario Testing, Data Storage, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Workforce Management, Administration, Expense Management, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Project Leadership, Risk, and Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Leadership, Quality Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Big Data Analytics & Projects Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, JSON, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Scalability, Case Studies, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Social Media Content

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Asset Pricing Models: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Architecting in AWS: LearnKartS
  • Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass: Packt
  • Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera
  • Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with TensorFlow: Packt
  • WordPress Website Development Course: LearnKartS
  • The Oracle Database Performance Tuning Course: Packt
  • Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional: Packt

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