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

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Algorithms, Scripting, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Process Improvement, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Technical Services, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Information Technology Architecture, Business Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Analytical Skills, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Lean Six Sigma

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Inventory Control, Production Process, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Statistics, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      817 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Tableau Software, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, SQL, Azure DevOps, C# (Programming Language), Authentications, Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, Scalability, Database Management, Data Security, Relational Databases, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Web Development Tools, Search Engine Optimization, Build Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, Web Development, Software Testing, Performance Testing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Usability Testing, Development Environment, Browser Compatibility, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Monitoring, WordPress

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Research, Medication Administration, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Molecular Biology, Regulatory Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey: Google Cloud
    • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
    • Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building: Arizona State University
    • Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Getting Started in Google Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM

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