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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, A/B Testing, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Customer experience improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Transformation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Android Development, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Development Environment, Javascript, Data Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Maven Analytics

    Complete Visual Guide to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Customer Analysis, Supervised Learning, Histogram, Data Quality, Business Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Computing and Storage Services

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Performance Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Asset Pricing Models

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Equities, Investments, Finance, Fixed Asset, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Data Science with Python: Analyze & Visualize

    Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Data Science, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Bayesian Statistics, Scatter Plots, Scripting, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis

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    Whizlabs

    Azure AI & ML: Optimize Language Models for AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Marketing 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native: Board Infinity
  • Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata: Board Infinity
  • Complete Visual Guide to Machine Learning: Maven Analytics
  • GCP Computing and Storage Services: LearnKartS
  • Asset Pricing Models: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction: Fractal Analytics

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