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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Application Design, Business Metrics, Program Evaluation, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Infrastructure Architecture, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Technology Strategies, Process Optimization, Automation, Job Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Management Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Planning, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, User Accounts, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, JSON, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Financial Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation
Intermediate · 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
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting
Mixed · 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

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, IT Management, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks