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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.


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Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Docker (Software), GitLab, Devops Tools, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Serial Peripheral Interface, 3D Assets, USB, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Scaling, Access Control, and Exam preparation with Vault

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Test Planning, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Optimizing Foundation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Amazon Web Services, Agentic systems, Performance Tuning, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming

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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    828 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability

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

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins: Packt
  • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
  • Scaling, Access Control, and Exam preparation with Vault: Packt
  • Optimizing Foundation Models: Amazon Web Services
  • Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT: Coursera
  • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University

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Mathematical Optimization (21)
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Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
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Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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