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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

    Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Advanced Analytics, Risk Management, Investment Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Power BI, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Automation, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Compliance Training, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AWS Database Specialty Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Administration, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Amazon S3

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Stored Procedure, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Solution Design, Database Management Systems, Data Import/Export, Database Design, System Implementation, Mainframe Computing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Build Tools, API Design, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, IBM Cloud, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Assocaite

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Model Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Mining, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera
  • GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics: Coursera
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control: Coursera
  • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics: Board Infinity
  • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio: IBM
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka

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