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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.


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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Unix, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Code Generation with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Automation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Responsible AI, Developing Training Materials, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, People Analytics, People Management, AI Personalization, Talent Management, Automation, Talent Acquisition, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Business Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Quality Models with CMMI: Analyze, Apply & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Assocaite

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Model Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Mining, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Automation, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Compliance Training, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Scalability, CI/CD, Configuration Management, YAML, Security Controls

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    Rating, 4.1 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

  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
  • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera
  • Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows: Edureka
  • Master Quality Models with CMMI: Analyze, Apply & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework: Board Infinity
  • Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Assocaite: Whizlabs

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