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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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    Coursera

    Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement, Order Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Accounting Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Performance Measurement, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Predictive Analytics, Fraud detection, Auditing, Finance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Instagram, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Telecommunications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Generative AI Agents, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Probability, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Fraud detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Keras Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Performance Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Data Processing, Systems Development, Python Programming, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Big Data Analytics & Projects Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, JSON, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Scalability, Case Studies, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Sales Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    442 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • AI for Telecommunications: AI CERTs
  • AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects: EDUCBA
  • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Keras Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn

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