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

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    Explore the Optimization Course Catalog

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Optimizing a Website for Google Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Web Content, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management, Return On Investment, Marketing, Content Marketing, Mobile Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

      Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Resource Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Management Reporting, Work Breakdown Structure, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Database Administration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      GKE Workload Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, DevOps, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Prompt Compression and Query Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MongoDB, Query Languages, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Metadata Management, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Performance and Cost Optimization with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Management, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Distributed Query Optimization and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Database Management, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, File Systems, Database Management Systems, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Data Access, Data Processing, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Whizlabs

      AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random: Coursera Project Network
    • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
    • GKE Workload Optimization: Google Cloud
    • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
    • Prompt Compression and Query Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • Performance and Cost Optimization with BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website: Coursera Project Network
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network

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