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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Code Generation with Amazon Q

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      H2O.ai

      H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Data Quality, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Technical Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Solution Architecture, Analysis, Virtual Environment, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Data Structures Using Python - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cash Flow Managers: Optimizing Liquidity Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Workflow Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, International Financial Reporting Standards, ChatGPT, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Dictionary, Stored Procedure, Solution Design, Performance Tuning, Metadata Management, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, System Requirements, Control Systems, Safety Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Maintainability, Algorithms, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Operational Databases, Scalability, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech
    • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2: H2O.ai
    • Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Structures Using Python - An Introduction: Packt
    • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera
    • GenAI for Cash Flow Managers: Optimizing Liquidity Planning: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics: Board Infinity
    • Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System: L&T EduTech

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