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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, General Networking, Mac OS, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Credit Risk, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Ultimate T-SQL And Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, Operational Efficiency, No-Code Development, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Patient Flow, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Cloud Management, Cost Control, Cost Management, Virtual Machines, Resource Allocation, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Billing, Serverless Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Health Informatics, Generative AI Agents, Diagnostic Tests, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Multimodal Prompts, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Ethics, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Advanced UI with Material 3: Customization & Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Performance Tuning, Prototyping, Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Email Automation, Sales Development, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Driving engagement, HubSpot CRM, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Clinic Management Systems, Self Service Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software As A Service, Patient Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
  • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera Instructor Network
  • The Ultimate T-SQL And Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp: Packt
  • GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency: Coursera Instructor Network
  • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs em Português : Google Cloud
  • Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Advanced UI with Material 3: Customization & Performance: Coursera Project Network
  • GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach: Coursera Instructor Network

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