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

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      B

      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Financial Data, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning, FinTech, Investments, Financial Services, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Innovation, Collaborative Software, Creativity, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Authentications, Key Management, Generative AI, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Generative AI, Cost Reduction, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Productivity Software, Process Improvement, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tencent Cloud

      Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Serverless Computing, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Microservices, Middleware, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Scalability, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Algorithms, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Business Process Automation, Python Programming, Productivity Software, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Mapping, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Databases, Scalability, Algorithms, Software Installation

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Infrastructure Architecture, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
    • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
    • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera Instructor Network
    • إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Associate : Tencent Cloud
    • Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning: Packt
    • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch: Board Infinity

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