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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for DevOps Practitioners

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Responsible AI, Generative AI, DevOps, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Terraform, Software Documentation, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Automation, Innovation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Apache, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cash Flow Managers: Optimizing Liquidity Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Responsible AI, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, AI Enablement, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, International Financial Reporting Standards, ChatGPT, Automation, Prompt Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    In core nuclear fuel management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Responsible AI, Developing Training Materials, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, People Analytics, People Management, AI Personalization, Talent Management, Automation, Talent Acquisition, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Business Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Decision Making, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Getting Started with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ubuntu, Development Environment, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface

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    University of Minnesota

    Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • GenAI for DevOps Practitioners: Coursera
  • Oracle SQL Performance Tuning: EDUCBA
  • Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark: Packt
  • GenAI for Cash Flow Managers: Optimizing Liquidity Planning: Coursera
  • In core nuclear fuel management: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects: EDUCBA
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows: Edureka
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Getting Started with Docker: LearnKartS

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