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.

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Engineering Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Apache, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Responsible AI, Generative AI, DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Documentation, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Innovation, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Statistical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon S3, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Virtual Machines, Automation, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Compliance Training, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months