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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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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Design, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Building a Blog

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Management, Budget Management, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Change, Regulatory Requirements, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Algebra

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

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Ideation, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Data Analysis

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Data Preprocessing

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object-Relational Mapping, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Program Evaluation, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Campaign Management

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Pay Per Click Advertising, Analysis, Google Analytics, Promotions and Campaigns, Process Optimization, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Django: Building a Blog: Codio
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices : Coursera
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
  • Machine Learning and NLP Basics: Edureka
  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core: EDUCBA

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