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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Amazon S3, Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, Process Optimization, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Planning, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Technical Support
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Line, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Workforce Development, Machine Controls, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Sustainability Standards, Internet Of Things, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Software Installation, Node.JS, Virtual Machines, React.js
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months