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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Resource Utilization, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Tool Calling, Process Optimization, No-Code Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power Apps Component Framework, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Process Mapping, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, Process Optimization, Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Process Capability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Traffic Flow Optimization, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Data Store
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks