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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Decision Making, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Scalability, Embeddings, Generative AI, Data Integration, Data Science, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Security, Data Infrastructure, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Operational Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Team Building, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Development Environment, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Maintainability, Algorithms, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Query Languages, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks