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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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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Transformation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    R البرمجة باستخدام لغة

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Debugging, Data Analysis, Simulations, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    심층 신경망 개선: 하이퍼파라미터 튜닝, 정규화 및 최적화

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Debugging, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Multimedia, Information Architecture, Layout Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Asset Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Marketing Effectiveness, Forecasting, Automation, Analysis, Process Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Production of concrete

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Resource Allocation, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Dynamic Advertising and Media Buying

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Google Ads, Media Buying, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Paid media, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Automation, AI Enablement, Content Creation, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • R البرمجة باستخدام لغة: Johns Hopkins University
  • 심층 신경망 개선: 하이퍼파라미터 튜닝, 정규화 및 최적화: DeepLearning.AI
  • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera
  • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera
  • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera
  • Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis: Starweaver
  • Production of concrete: L&T EduTech

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