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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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    Coursera

    Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Management Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Planning, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android)

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, API Testing, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object-Relational Mapping, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL

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    Skillshare

    ChatGPT for Content Creation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Process

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, IT Management, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Computer Vision

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Database Integration and Management

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion: Coursera
  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android): Coursera
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core: EDUCBA
  • ChatGPT for Content Creation and Planning: Skillshare
  • ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components: EDUCBA
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka

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