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Optimization Courses

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.


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Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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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, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    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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    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Stored Procedure, Databases, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Query Languages, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Modeling Data in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing, Financial Analysis, Accountability, Resource Utilization

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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Predictive Modeling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

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    Packt

    Official Next Js Tutorial Code Along - React Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Frontend Performance, Application Deployment, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Server Side, GitHub, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt
  • Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Deep Learning with TensorFlow: Packt
  • Modeling Data in Power BI: Microsoft
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera

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