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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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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Machine Learning, Context Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, MarTech

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Management Systems

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    University of California, Irvine

    E-Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Web Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Building and Optimizing Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Scenario Testing, Forecasting, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Market Analysis, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Electronic Components, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Physics, System Configuration

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI & Quantum Computing – Zero to Expert Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Processing, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building and Optimizing Decision Systems: Edureka
  • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
  • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

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

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