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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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Popular Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Mechanization in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Construction, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Sustainable Engineering, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Assurance, Vibrations, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance

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    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment

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    Coursera

    Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Automation, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Compliance Training, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Microservices, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Scalability, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Decision Making, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Key Management, JSON, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Data Engineering, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Scalability, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring, Database Systems, Talent Pipelining, Process Optimization, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Build Tools, API Design, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management: Microsoft
  • Mechanization in Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning: LearnKartS
  • Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control: Coursera
  • Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Associate : Tencent Cloud
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Applied Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera

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