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.

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Personal protective equipment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, NumPy, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Emerging Technologies, Process Optimization, Model Evaluation, Automation, Job Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Cost Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Change Control, Data Import/Export
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Big Data, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Load Balancing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Information Privacy, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, A/B Testing, Version Control, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, Automation, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Finite Element Methods, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Scalability, CI/CD, Configuration Management, YAML, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks