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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Key Management, JSON, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Automation, Debugging
Intermediate · 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: 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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Responsible AI, Generative AI, DevOps, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Software Documentation, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Automation, Innovation, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Data Engineering, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Scalability, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring, Database Systems, Talent Pipelining, Process Optimization, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks