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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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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Capacity Management, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Web Development, Software Testing, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, WordPress, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research Design, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Derivatives, Algorithms, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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