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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.


Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management, Budget Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Programming, Equities, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    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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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Control, Cost Management, Cloud Management, Cost Reduction, Cloud Storage, Budget Management, Operating Expense, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Serverless Computing, Resource Management

    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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    Packt

    Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Tensorflow, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Fraud detection, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Routing, Encryption, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Search Advertising Implementation: Aptly
  • Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud
  • Future of Production: Starweaver
  • Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI: Packt

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

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