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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Analytics, Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Health Technology, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Technology Solutions, Goal Setting, Virtual Reality, Talent Recruitment, Data Collection, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Competitive Analysis, AI Workflows, Strategic Planning, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Case Studies, Prompt Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Automation, Integration Testing, Process Optimization, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Data Ethics, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Customer Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Microsoft 365, Animations, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Content Creation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, OpenAI, Return On Investment, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Product Design, Customer Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, React.js, Frontend Performance, Business Process Automation, Web Development Tools, Automation, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Transformation, Integration Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks