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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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Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Loan Documentation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Customer Communications Management, Credit Risk, AI Workflows, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, AI Personalization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Landside Facility Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Engineering, HVAC, Safety and Security, Sustainable Design, Construction, Traffic Flow Optimization, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analytics and Visualization with Tableau and more

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Alteryx, Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Clinic Management Systems, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Software As A Service, Patient Communication, Health Informatics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Using GenAI in Modern Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Sales Process, Business Process Automation, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Management, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Tensorflow, Dimensionality Reduction, Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Fraud detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Expense Management, Budgeting, Cost Reduction, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Intermediate Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Data Structures, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Data Store, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
  • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera
  • Landside Facility Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
  • Data Analytics and Visualization with Tableau and more: Packt
  • GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management : Coursera
  • Using GenAI in Modern Software Development: SkillUp
  • GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency: Coursera
  • Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI: Packt

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