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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.


Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

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    University of Colorado System

    AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Orchestration, Applied Machine Learning, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Health Systems, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing, Financial Analysis, Accountability, Resource Utilization

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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Architecture and Internals

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Network Monitoring

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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

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, AI Workflows, Automation, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security

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    Coursera

    Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Performance Tuning, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Control Systems, Capacity Management, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Chemistry, Materials science, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Verification And Validation, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, AI Workflows, Model Deployment

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    Board Infinity

    API Integration - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Postman API Platform, Ajax, OAuth, Frontend Integration, Software Documentation, Authentications, Debugging, Real Time Data, Systems Integration, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Version Control

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    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, Web Servers, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Kafka Architecture and Internals: LearnKartS
  • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
  • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management: Coursera
  • Applied Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2: H2O.ai

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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