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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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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Redis, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Middleware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Development, Software Development Tools, Development Testing, Debugging, Application Deployment, Emerging Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Billing, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cost Accounting, Expense Management, Cost Reduction, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Resource Utilization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Linux, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Contract Management, Business Reporting, Sales Operations, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Analytics, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Compliance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Equipment Design, Structural Engineering, Safety Standards, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hydraulics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Databases, Transaction Processing, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, Data Processing, Cloud Solutions, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data Modeling, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
  • Cloud FinOps Strategies: Board Infinity
  • Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS: Packt
  • Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework: Board Infinity
  • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations: Coursera
  • TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles: L&T EduTech
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio

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