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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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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Relationship Management, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Human Resources Software, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Payroll Systems, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Employee Engagement

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    LearnKartS

    Shopify Dropshipping Mastery: Start Your Online Store

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Growth Strategies, Product Knowledge, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing Automation, Order Management, Content Creation, International Relations, Business Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    E-commerce Marketing and Email Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Strategic Marketing, Online Advertising, Performance Metric, Copywriting, Sales, Decision Making, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word, Workflow Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Project Coordination, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Project Implementation, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance Management, Operational Efficiency

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    Packt

    Managing Time and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    Coursera

    Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Security, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring

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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, Environmental Policy, Education and Training

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 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

  • The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
  • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera
  • Shopify Dropshipping Mastery: Start Your Online Store: LearnKartS
  • E-commerce Marketing and Email Campaigns : SkillUp
  • Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
  • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics: Coursera
  • Managing Time and Stress: Packt

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