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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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    Packt

    Decoding Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Scalability, Operational Efficiency, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Smart Chatbots with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Dive iOS 16 Swift - SwiftUI Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, Debugging, OS Process Management, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Medical Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Detailing and Scene Composition

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Active Directory, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Decoding Large Language Models: Packt
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Smart Chatbots with LangChain: Packt
  • Deep Dive iOS 16 Swift - SwiftUI Programming: Packt
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data: EDUCBA
  • AI for Medical Professionals: AI CERTs
  • Intermediate Detailing and Scene Composition: Packt
  • Cisco Collaboration Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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