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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

      Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Monitoring, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Program Management, Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Planning, Large Language Modeling, Analytics, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      API Validation with Postman

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integrity, Microservices, Restful API, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Software Testing, JSON

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Payroll, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Automation, AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Employee Retention, Benchmarking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Performance Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, People Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Coaching, Performance Review, Staff Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Howard University

      Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Mathematics, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, Devops Tools, DevSecOps, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Performance Management, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Scalability, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Real Time Data, JSON, Performance Tuning, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Business Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Reporting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Transformation, Business Analytics, Strategic Leadership, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Image Analysis, Data Security, Process Optimization, Data Science, Machine Learning, Automation, IT Service Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Scalability, ASP.NET, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Copilot, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, .NET Framework, Front-End Web Development, Database Management, Application Development, Integration Testing, Authentications, Secure Coding, Data Modeling, Application Performance Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Load Balancing, Microservices, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Applications, Redis, Distributed Computing, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Architecture, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management: Microsoft
    • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • API Validation with Postman: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Performance Management: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University
    • DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps: Amazon Web Services
    • NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development: EDUCBA
    • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
    • Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios: Universidad de Palermo

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