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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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Derivatives: a guide to calculation

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Calculus, Derivatives, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algebra, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Web Applications, Containerization, Virtual Networking, CI/CD, YAML, Service Management, Capacity Management, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to RNN and DNN

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Network Architecture, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Packt

    JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Javascript, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Back-End Web Development, Scripting, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Data Integrity, Context Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, A/B Testing, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Customer experience improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Android Development, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Development Environment, Javascript, Data Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering DeepSeek: From Architecture to Application

    Skills you'll gain: DeepSeek API, Deepseek, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Make.com, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Embeddings, Software Documentation, Unit Testing, Key Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Cross Platform Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, jQuery, Software Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Official Next Js Tutorial Code Along - React Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Frontend Performance, Application Deployment, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Server Side, GitHub, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Derivatives: a guide to calculation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration: Packt
  • Introduction to RNN and DNN: Packt
  • Asset Pricing Models: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
  • Digital Marketing 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native: Board Infinity
  • Mastering DeepSeek: From Architecture to Application: Board Infinity
  • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera

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