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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Data Analysis, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Metrics, Facebook, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Inference, Document Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Value Propositions, Marketing, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Automation, Performance Measurement, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Process Optimization, Business Workflow Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Performance Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks