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

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      Starweaver

      Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Line, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Workforce Development, Machine Controls, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Sustainability Standards, Internet Of Things, Cost Benefit Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, DevSecOps, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Performance Management, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Content Strategy, Performance Improvement, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Operations, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Anywhere operations: automatiza tus procesos

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement and Optimization, Telecommuting, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Team Management, Business Operations, Operations Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Automation, Empowerment, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Security, Remote Access Systems, Security Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Redis, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Databases, System Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Content Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Introduction to Six Sigma Training

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Kanban for Software Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      حدث كايزن في شرائح جوجل

      Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Job Safety Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing : Starweaver
    • DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps: Amazon Web Services
    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Anywhere operations: automatiza tus procesos: UBITS
    • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core: EDUCBA
    • GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Six Sigma Training: Simplilearn
    • لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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