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.

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Electronics Engineering, Debugging, Electronic Systems, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Power Electronics, Software Architecture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Database Application, Maintainability, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks