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    Master optimization techniques for improving system performance. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and heuristic methods.

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Science for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Marketing Strategies, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Financial Modeling, Operations Management, Operations Research, Cash Management, Portfolio Management, Business Analytics, Investment Management, Production Schedule, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Cash Flows, Analytics, Workforce Management, Production Planning, Advanced Analytics, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making

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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Microsoft Azure, SQL, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Scalability

      3.9
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Service Management, IT Service Management, Strategic Partnership, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Supplier Management, Information Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI in Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Process Automation, Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Process Optimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Presentations, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Scope Management, Process Optimization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plant Design & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Project Management, Engineering Management, Cost Management, Process Design, Budgeting, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Occupational Safety And Health, Cost Estimation, Financial Planning, Operational Excellence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Unix, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Shell, Kubernetes, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Ansible, File Systems, Containerization, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Application Deployment, Authentications

      4.7
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      JavaScript Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Software Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Javascript, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Scripting, Data Science, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Applications, Application Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Infrastructure Architecture, Application Security

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Copywriting, Budget Management, Target Audience, Quality Assessment

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Business Process Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, SAP Applications, Gap Analysis, Workflow Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, ChatGPT

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
    • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
    • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA
    • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
    • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
    • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
    • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera Instructor Network

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