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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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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, DevSecOps, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, Application Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development Tools, Anomaly Detection, Microservices, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Data Modeling, Program Development, Development Environment, Cloud Applications, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Back-End Web Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Containerization, Network Administration, Scalability, System Monitoring

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Generative AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Virtual Environment, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s: Amazon Web Services
  • DevOps and AI on AWS: AIOps: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making: University of Leeds
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera

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

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