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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

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Search Engines for Web and Enterprise Data

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Semantic Web, Performance Metric, Digital Marketing, Algorithms, Personalized Service, Text Mining, User Feedback, Natural Language Processing, User Research, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Team Building, Scalability, Budget Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de las Operaciones con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Customer experience improvement, Operational Analysis, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Multichannel Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, Marketing Automation, Content Strategy, Adobe Express, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Driving engagement, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power Apps Component Framework, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Process Mapping, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, Process Optimization, Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Process Capability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • Search Engines for Web and Enterprise Data: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
  • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos de las Operaciones con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
  • Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.: Whizlabs
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp

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