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

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Bedrock Customization, Optimization & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, AI Personalization, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      TikTok Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Product Promotion, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Live Streaming, Revenue Management, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Operations Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Operations Management, Spreadsheet Software, Business Risk Management, Decision Making, Process Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Tree Learning, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Business Ethics, Product Strategy, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Optimizing a Website for Google Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Web Content, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management, Return On Investment, Marketing, Content Marketing, Mobile Security

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Distributed Query Optimization and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Database Management, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, File Systems, Database Management Systems, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Data Access, Data Processing, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

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

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      GKE Workload Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, DevOps, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Amazon Bedrock Customization, Optimization & Automation: Amazon Web Services
    • TikTok Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
    • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera Project Network

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