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    Master optimization techniques for improving system performance. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and heuristic methods.

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      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Performance Tuning, Text Mining, Feature Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Planning, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Retention, Campaign Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Analytics, Web Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Service Design, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Income Statement, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Prototyping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Services, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Social Media Management, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Prototyping, Design, Leadership, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Management, User Experience

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Technical Analysis

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Innovation, Social Media Content, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Search Engine Optimization

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Logic, Technology Strategies, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Lesson Planning, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      AI Product & Process Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Process Design, Generative AI Agents, Process Analysis, User Story, Product Roadmaps, Workflow Management, Product Management, ChatGPT, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Corporate Sustainability, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategy, Data Strategy

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
    • Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization: DeepLearning.AI
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
    • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
    • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University

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