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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Process Optimization, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Market Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Professional Networking, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Content Creation, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Auditing, Content Strategy, WordPress, HTML and CSS, Content Management, Performance Improvement
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Financial Controls, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Development, Business Metrics, Drive Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consolidation, Scheduling, Auditing, Proposal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Big Data, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Blogs, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents, Web Content, Copywriting, Workflow Management, AI Personalization, Business Writing, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Content Strategy, Writing, Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Generative AI, Web Content, Editing, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Requirements, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cloud Computing, Process Optimization, User Experience, Customer Service, Big Data, Data Security, Operational Efficiency, Marketing, Data Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Strategy, Internet Of Things, AI Product Strategy, Analytics, Big Data, Data Collection, Artificial Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operations, Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service, User Experience, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Product Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Integration Testing, Workflow Management, Coordination, Application Programming Interface (API), Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks