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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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    EDUCBA

    Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Databases, Data Processing, Java, Data Warehousing, File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scalability, Data Transformation, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Context Management, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Kibana, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, SQL, NoSQL, Scalability, JSON, Performance Tuning, Text Mining, System Configuration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02)

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Applications, Data Migration, Network Security, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Database and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Looker (Software), Dataflow, Data Migration, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, NoSQL, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Visualization, Databases, Scalability, Capacity Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master AWS DynamoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Design, Data Store, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced Hibernate Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Performance Tuning, Java, Middleware, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Software As A Service, TCP/IP, Cloud Technologies, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Oracle RAC Core Concepts and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Database Management, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    GenAI for Code Migration Tasks Training

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Kubernetes, Software Versioning, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge: Coursera
  • Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK: EDUCBA
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02): Pearson
  • GCP: Database and Storage: Whizlabs
  • Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT: Packt
  • Master AWS DynamoDB: Packt
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Hibernate Techniques: Board Infinity
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4: Pearson

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