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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Business Transformation, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Business Strategies, Content Creation, Product Design, Customer Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Sales Process, Generative AI Agents, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Customer Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Real Time Data, Human Resources, Case Studies, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Email Automation, Sales Development, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Driving engagement, HubSpot CRM, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Inbound Calls, Customer experience improvement, Network Routing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Outbound Calls, Call Center Experience, Security Controls, Customer Inquiries, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Service Level
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, LLM Application, Customer Service, Workflow Management, Self Service Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Content Management, Multimedia, User Experience Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours