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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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    Packt

    Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Design, Model Deployment, Systems Architecture, Load Balancing, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Containerization, Responsible AI, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Data Integrity, Business Logic, Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Persistence, Database Design, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Application, Database Management, Web Services, Data Access, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Data Storage Technologies, Authorization (Computing)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Formwork System

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Building Information Modeling, Cost Estimation, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Construction Engineering, Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Security, Data Infrastructure, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, File Management, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Marketing Automation, Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Insights, Data Ethics, Personalized Service, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    AI Principles with Edge Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Efficiently Serving LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and Model Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Predictive Modeling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Databases, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems: Packt
  • Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers: EDUCBA
  • Design of Formwork System: L&T EduTech
  • Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305): Packt
  • The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide: Packt
  • GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts: Edureka
  • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
  • Efficiently Serving LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI and Model Selection: Vanderbilt University

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