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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Infrastructure Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases

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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Analytics & AI Optimization with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Cost Control, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, SQL, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Scene Optimization, Landscaping, and Final Rendering

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Cinematography, 3D Modeling, Video Production, Image Quality, Layout Design, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Java Data Performance for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Application Performance Management, Analysis, Algorithms, Loyalty Programs

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Big Data Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Scalability, Data Management, Information Management, Security Controls, Database Management, Azure Active Directory, Big Data, Data Security, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies: Whizlabs
  • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Analytics & AI Optimization with Microsoft Fabric: Microsoft
  • Scene Optimization, Landscaping, and Final Rendering: Packt
  • Optimize Java Data Performance for ML: Coursera
  • Big Data Management and Optimization: Microsoft
  • Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization: Coursera
  • 离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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