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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta AnalĂ­tica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Paid media, Return On Investment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Dashboard, Administration, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, JSON, Analytics, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    242 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, LLM Application, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Process Improvement and Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Digital Marketing Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta AnalĂ­tica de Datos: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional: Packt
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University

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