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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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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Responsible AI, Persona Development, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Foundation of Global Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Operations Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Transportation Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Coordination, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations with Vertex AI: Model Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    YouTube Live: Streaming Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Community Development, Technical Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, Swift Programming, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Encryption, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Performance Testing, Spring Boot, Computer Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Gemini and Vertex AI: Building Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Development Tools, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Configuration Management, Application Design, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Web Servers, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Scripting, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI in Marketing: Board Infinity
  • Foundation of Global Supply Chains: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Machine Learning Operations with Vertex AI: Model Evaluation: Google Cloud
  • YouTube Live: Streaming Engagement: Coursera
  • Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications: Board Infinity
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt
  • How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction: Fractal Analytics
  • Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass: Packt
  • Advanced Rust Programming and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • Gemini and Vertex AI: Building Intelligent Applications: Edureka

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Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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