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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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    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, System Programming, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Maintainability, Data Structures, Generative AI, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    E-Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Applications and Media Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Systems Integration, Scalability, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Optimizing and Deploying LLM Systems

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangGraph, OpenAI, Containerization, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Postman API Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Performance Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Storytelling, AI Workflows, Data Presentation, AI Enablement, Predictive Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Decision Making, Business Analytics, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Data Security, Text Mining

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Customer Experience in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Network Performance Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Coding for Max Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Administration, Revenue Management, Medical Terminology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Machine Learning with Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • On-Premises Applications and Media Resources: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cisco Collaboration Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Optimizing and Deploying LLM Systems: Edureka
  • AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Edureka
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Customer Experience in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Medical Coding for Max Reimbursement: Coursera
  • Machine Learning with Neural Networks: Dartmouth College

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

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