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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

      TikTok Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Product Promotion, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Live Streaming, Revenue Management, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Operations Research, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Databases, Organizational Structure, SQL

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Bedrock Customization, Optimization & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, AI Personalization, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Automation and Optimization in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, System Monitoring, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Automation, Command-Line Interface

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Optimization, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Process Improvement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, CI/CD, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer Support, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Service, ChatGPT, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Technical Writing, Automation, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • TikTok Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Amazon Bedrock Customization, Optimization & Automation: Amazon Web Services
    • Automation and Optimization in Azure: EDUCBA
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University
    • 离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego

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