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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

    Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, General Networking, Mac OS, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Real Time Data, Human Resources, Case Studies, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Target Audience, Google Ads, Predictive Analytics, ChatGPT, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management, Budget Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, Operational Efficiency, No-Code Development, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Legal Document Management

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Document Management, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Contract Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    End-to-End iOS Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Mobile Development, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Scalability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Data Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Tools and Services for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, LLM Application, Amazon S3, Data Store, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Routing, Encryption, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Managed Services, Operational Excellence, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Clinic Management Systems, Self Service Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software As A Service, Patient Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
  • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Google Search Advertising Implementation: Aptly
  • GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency: Coursera Instructor Network
  • GenAI for Legal Document Management: Coursera Instructor Network
  • End-to-End iOS Development Mastery: Board Infinity
  • AWS Tools and Services for AI: LearnKartS
  • SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security: Coursera Instructor Network

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