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.

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Job Safety Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, DevSecOps, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Performance Management, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Training and Development, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Employee Training, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Operations, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Redis, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Databases, System Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Team Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Customer Service, System Design and Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks