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

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      Packt

      The Redux Official Course Tutorial Code Along for All Levels

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Query Languages, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Enterprise Security, Semantic Web, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Supervised Learning, Analytical Skills, Computer Programming Tools

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Practical - App Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Hosting, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Process Automation, Network Routing, Database Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Advanced Analytics, Accounting, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Revenue Recognition, Business Analytics, Auditing, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Finance, Anomaly Detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Debugging, Applied Mathematics, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Geometry

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, .NET Framework, Secure Coding, Real Time Data, Application Security, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Performance Management, C# (Programming Language)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Performance Tuning, Solution Design, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Data Warehousing, SQL, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      EDHEC Business School

      Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Text Mining, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Financial Market, Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Risk Management, Statistical Methods, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Solution Design, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Statistics, Jupyter, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Edureka

      Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, NoSQL, Cloud Security, Security Management, Cloud Applications, Network Monitoring, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Multi-Cloud, Scalability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Relational Databases, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, General Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Redux Official Course Tutorial Code Along for All Levels: Packt
    • LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification: Simplilearn
    • Azure Practical - App Services: EDUCBA
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization: Coursera Project Network
    • Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata: Board Infinity
    • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School
    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego

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