• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Optimization

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


  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Ingeniería de Tráfico

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    456 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Adobe

    Multichannel Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Adobe Express, AI Personalization, Social Media, Market Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power Apps Component Framework, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    National Taiwan University

    機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Data Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Project Design, Requirements Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software, Oral Expression, Operational Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Java Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Frontend Performance, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Web Development, Security Controls, Content Management, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Writing and Editing, Maintainability, Information Architecture, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Analysis, Prioritization, Performance Metric

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…126127128…206

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

  • Ingeniería de Tráfico: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
  • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
  • Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production: Michigan State University
  • Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.: Whizlabs
  • 機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations: National Taiwan University
  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills: IBM
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt

Skills you can learn in Algorithms

Graphs (22)
Mathematical Optimization (21)
Computer Program (20)
Data Structure (19)
Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok