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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Content Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Email Marketing, Digital Communications, E-Commerce, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Personalized Marketing at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    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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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management

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

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Connect Routing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Inbound Calls, Customer experience improvement, Network Routing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Outbound Calls, Call Center Experience, Security Controls, Customer Inquiries, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Service Level

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Containerization, Network Administration, Scalability, System Monitoring

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science for Agile Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · 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

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

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Future of Production

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Production Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
  • GenAI for Personalized Marketing at Scale: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
  • Performance Management: Packt
  • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Amazon Connect Routing Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking: LearnQuest
  • Data Science for Agile Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt

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