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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Business Process Automation, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Azure DevOps, AI Workflows, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Performance Metric, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Revenue Management, Live Streaming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Google Analytics, Marketing, Information Architecture, Social Media, User Experience, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks