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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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    Whizlabs

    Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Write Blog Posts With Outranking: Rank Articles With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Editing, Generative AI, Technology Strategies, Writing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Employee Engagement, Education and Training

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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Data Integration, No-Code Development, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Browser Compatibility

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, Apple iOS, Android Development, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Active Directory

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Content Creation with Scalenut: Craft Content Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Creation, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Generative AI, Copywriting, Data Science

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    의사 결정을 위한 비즈니스 분석

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Process Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows: Whizlabs
  • Write Blog Posts With Outranking: Rank Articles With AI: Coursera
  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.: Whizlabs
  • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • MD-102: Endpoint Administrator: Packt

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

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