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Explore the Optimization Course Catalog

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    DirectX: Implement & Optimize 3D Rendering

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Image Quality, Applied Mathematics, Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Approximation Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 7 of our most popular optimization courses

  • Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries: Google Cloud
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • DirectX: Implement & Optimize 3D Rendering: EDUCBA
  • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital

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