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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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Debugging, Traffic Flow Optimization, Computational Logic, Business Logic, Algorithms, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    GKE Workload Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, DevOps, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Performance and Cost Optimization with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Management, Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Dimensionality Reduction, Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Business Process Automation, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Azure DevOps, AI Workflows, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Data Lakes, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Big Data, Data Migration

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation: Packt
  • Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website: Coursera
  • GKE Workload Optimization: Google Cloud
  • Performance and Cost Optimization with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms: Northeastern University
  • GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies: Coursera
  • Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage: Google Cloud

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