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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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    Microsoft

    Advanced Python Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Development, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Application Deployment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to CATIA V5

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), File Management, Engineering Design Process, Interoperability, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Big Data, Sampling (Statistics), Random Forest Algorithm

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Metrics, Cost Reduction, Performance Measurement, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Risk Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Advanced Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, X-Ray Computed Tomography

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Process Control, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
  • Introduction to CATIA V5: EDUCBA
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Data Modeling: Meta
  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft

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Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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