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.

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

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
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
Starweaver
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Active Directory, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks