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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de datos: visualización, predicción y toma de decisiones Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Product Marketing, Financial Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Marketing Management, Dashboard, Transfer Learning, Advertising, Data Manipulation, Portfolio Management, Random Forest Algorithm, Operations Research, Process Optimization

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: New
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    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Optimizing Foundation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Amazon Web Services, Agentic systems, Performance Tuning, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    828 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Arm

    Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Deep Learning, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analítica de datos: visualización, predicción y toma de decisiones Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Optimizing Foundation Models: Amazon Web Services
  • Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT: Coursera
  • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Optimize Your Database with Indexes: Coursera

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