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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Marketing Effectiveness, Forecasting, Automation, Analysis, Process Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    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, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Routing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Asset Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Data Science for Agile Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Deployment in GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Terraform, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Security Strategy, Capacity Management, DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Scalability, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Resource Allocation, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Wholesaling

    Skills you'll gain: Wholesaling, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Sales Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Development, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Modeling, Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Big Data Processing Using Hadoop: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis: Starweaver
  • SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security: Coursera
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera
  • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
  • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera
  • Data Science for Agile Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Deployment in GCP: LearnKartS
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud

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