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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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Asset Pricing Models

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Equities, Investments, Financial Market, Finance, Fixed Asset, Risk Modeling, Derivatives, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, Swift Programming, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging, API Gateway, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Encryption, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Redis, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Middleware, Event Monitoring, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Javascript, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Back-End Web Development, Scripting, Front-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Maintainability, Data Validation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    YouTube Live: Streaming Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Community Development, Technical Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Deep Learning with Keras and Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Asset Pricing Models: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications: Board Infinity
  • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera
  • Deploy and Manage Your Application on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt
  • YouTube Live: Streaming Engagement: Coursera
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt

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