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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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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Technical Communication, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity, Graph Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master PL/SQL: Apply, Integrate & Optimize Database Logic

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, SQL, Business Logic, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Oracle Databases, Database Development, Relational Databases, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Scalability, Procedure Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Business Process Automation, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Personally Identifiable Information, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, VMware ESX Servers, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Automation, Scripting, System Support, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, Restful API

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master AWS DynamoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Design, Data Store, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Backend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TypeScript, Authentications, Server Side, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Web Development, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, NoSQL, Javascript and jQuery, Development Environment, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Hibernate (Java), JUnit

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Facebook Analytics: Optimize Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Entity Framework Core - A Full Tour

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Query Languages, Databases, ASP.NET, Data Modeling, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge: Coursera
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Master PL/SQL: Apply, Integrate & Optimize Database Logic: EDUCBA
  • Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR: Edureka
  • Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills: Board Infinity
  • Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT: Packt
  • Master AWS DynamoDB: Packt
  • Backend Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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

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