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

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      New York University

      MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Capacity Management, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Statistical Machine Learning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Algebra

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Service Level, Capacity Management, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      489 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Bidding, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Measurement and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University
    • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
    • Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms: Northeastern University
    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
    • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
    • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine

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