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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Copywriting, Image Analysis

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

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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Lead Generation, Google Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Sales, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Process Optimization, Web Design and Development, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Business Modeling, Automation, Process Optimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Ads

      Campaign Planning and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Planning, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Sales, Keyword Research, Brand Awareness, Performance Reporting, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Demand Planning, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Logistics Management, Generative AI, Forecasting, Operational Analysis, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Programming Principles, Probability & Statistics, Probability

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, OpenAI, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Program Development, Customer Insights, Workflow Management, Automation, Content Creation, Image Analysis, Virtual Environment, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      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

    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • 离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
    • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
    • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University
    • Campaign Planning and Optimization: Amazon Ads
    • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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