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.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Node.JS, Debugging, Maintainability, Javascript, Software Architecture, JSON, Real Time Data, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Financial Management, Cost Management, Anomaly Detection, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Forecasting, Containerization, Change Management, Presentations, Generative AI, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Responsible AI, Persona Development, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Databricks, Scalability, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Business Strategy, Automation, Real Time Data, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks