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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.


Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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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, Load Balancing, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Using GenAI in Modern Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Healthcare Project Management, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Patient Flow, Case Management, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation

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    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, Cost Management, Cloud Deployment, Budget Management, Operating Expense, Cloud Applications, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Resource Utilization, Serverless Computing, Query Languages, Database Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Switches, Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Document Management, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Future of Production

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Big Data, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Robotics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Consultative Selling, Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, System Programming, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deployment in GCP: LearnKartS
  • Using GenAI in Modern Software Development: SkillUp
  • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera
  • Future of Production: Starweaver
  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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