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Master optimization techniques for improving system performance. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and heuristic methods.

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

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

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

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

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Performance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Coaching

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management, Budget Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Marketing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Innovation, Marketing Management, Team Management, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integrated Marketing Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Content Creation, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Dynamic Advertising and Media Buying

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Media Buying, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Google Gemini, Paid media, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Automation, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, A/B Testing, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Call Centers: AI-Driven Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, LLM Application, Customer Service, Workflow Management, Self Service Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Solar Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of NgRx

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Data Management, TypeScript, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Debugging

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud
  • Performance Management: Packt
  • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera
  • Google Search Advertising Implementation: Aptly
  • GenAI for Marketing Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
  • GenAI for Dynamic Advertising and Media Buying: Coursera Instructor Network
  • GenAI for Call Centers: AI-Driven Customer Success: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt

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