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    Board Infinity

    Advances in Manufacturing Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Internet Of Things, Innovation, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Cloud Security, Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Industrial Engineering, Change Management

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Team Building, Scalability, Diversity and Inclusion, Budget Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Supply Chain, Gap Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Strategic Partnership, Coordination, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Multichannel Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization, Service Level, Resource Utilization, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI for Player Performance and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Coaching, Real Time Data, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Collection, Technology Solutions, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Ultimate BPMN Course

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advances in Manufacturing Technology: Board Infinity
  • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Marketing Channel Functions: Emory University
  • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
  • Operations Management: IESE Business School
  • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
  • AI for Player Performance and Training: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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