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.
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Big Data, Sampling (Statistics), Random Forest Algorithm
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Data Integration, Manufacturing Processes, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering Tools, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Metrics, Cost Reduction, Performance Measurement, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Social Media, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Shipping and Receiving, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Relationship Building, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, User Feedback, Process Optimization, Content Strategy, Business Marketing, Contextual Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Promotion, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Metric, Customer Engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Cost Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Change Control, Data Import/Export
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analysis, Google Analytics, Promotions and Campaigns, Process Optimization, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months