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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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    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Portfolio Management, Generative AI Agents, Performance Metric

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Content Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition Management, Email Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Investments, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Machine Learning, Social Network Analysis, Financial Statements, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Transportation Management, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Order Processing, Service Level, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Performance Measurement, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    E-Business: Negocios Online

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Inference, Document Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    982 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Shopify Dropshipping Mastery: Start Your Online Store

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Product Promotion, Growth Strategies, Product Knowledge, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing Automation, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Branding, International Relations, Business Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School
  • AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy: Coursera
  • Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo
  • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control: Kennesaw State University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University

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