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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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    Coursera

    Facebook Watch: Create Engaging Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Videography, Storytelling, Video Editing, Facebook, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Facebook Analytics: Optimize Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Modular Environment Design in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), File Management, Functional Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    NumPy & Pandas: Analyze & Transform Data

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O Driverless AI Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Deep Learning with ANN in Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Development Environment, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Entity Framework Core - A Full Tour

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Query Languages, Databases, ASP.NET, Data Modeling, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere DRS & HA, Virtual Machines, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server Management, Performance Tuning, Virtualization, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O Gen AI Ecosystem Overview - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Application Development, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Databases, Data Processing, Java, Data Warehousing, File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scalability, Data Transformation, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Context Management, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Database and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Looker (Software), Dataflow, Data Migration, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, NoSQL, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Visualization, Databases, Scalability, Capacity Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Facebook Watch: Create Engaging Videos: Coursera
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Facebook Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
  • Foundations of Modular Environment Design in Blender: Packt
  • NumPy & Pandas: Analyze & Transform Data: EDUCBA
  • H2O Driverless AI Starter Course: H2O.ai
  • Deep Learning with ANN in Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Entity Framework Core - A Full Tour: Packt
  • Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management: Board Infinity
  • H2O Gen AI Ecosystem Overview - Level 1: H2O.ai

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