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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.


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    Starweaver

    Future of Production

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Industrial Engineering, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Operations Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Data Ethics, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Customer Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making

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    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation

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    Duke University

    Data Science for Agile Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Performance marketing, Bidding, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Advertising, Performance Metric, Keyword Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management

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    L&T EduTech

    Solar Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Scalability, Electrical Equipment, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Dynamic Advertising and Media Buying

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Google Ads, Media Buying, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Paid media, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Automation, AI Enablement, Content Creation, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Personalized Marketing at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Scalability

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    Starweaver

    Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Marketing Effectiveness, Forecasting, Automation, Analysis, Process Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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

  • Future of Production: Starweaver
  • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera
  • GenAI for Sales Operations Specialists: Coursera
  • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
  • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science for Agile Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Google Search Advertising Implementation: Aptly
  • Solar Power Generation: L&T EduTech
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Dynamic Advertising and Media Buying: Coursera

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