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      Johns Hopkins University

      Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Talent Management, Team Building, Scalability, Performance Appraisal, Diversity Training, Budget Management, Business Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Target Audience, User Feedback

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuromarketing

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Decision Making, Neurology, Qualitative Research, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security, Software Installation, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Keyword Research

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics and SEO, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork for concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Engineering Practices, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations, Safety Training, Fall Protection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Optimización de Redes Neuronales Profundas

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Docker (Software), Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Azure DevOps, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Containerization, Microservices, User Interface (UI), UI Components, ASP.NET, DevOps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Development Testing, Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Data Security

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Metric, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
    • Neuromarketing: Johns Hopkins University
    • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
    • Generative AI for Keyword Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel : Microsoft
    • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
    • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Optimización de Redes Neuronales Profundas: Universidad Austral
    • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Optimization

    Optimization is the act of selecting the best possible option to solve a mathematical problem when choosing from a set of variables. The concept of optimization has existed in mathematics for centuries, but in more recent times, scientists have discovered that other scientific disciplines have common elements, so the idea of optimization has carried over into other areas of study from engineering to economics to physics to biology. Optimization seeks to discover the maximum or minimum of a function to best solve a problem. It involves variables, constraints, and the objective function, or the goal that drives the solution to the problem. For example, in physics, an optimization problem might seek to discover the minimum amount of energy needed to achieve a certain objective. The advent of sophisticated computers has allowed mathematicians to achieve optimization more accurately across a wide range of functions and problems.‎

    Optimization helps data scientists and computer systems process data more effectively, estimate how many resources it will take to solve a problem, and search for the best solution based on the data available. These features make optimization a key tool that can help those who collect and analyze data. The methods of optimization work hand in hand with statistics and linear algebra to help you understand and process large amounts of data. Solving complex problems that rely on data becomes much easier when you apply the methods and formulas of optimization to them, which makes it essential for machine learning. In fact, today's computer science relies heavily on the relationship between machine learning and optimization. The principles of optimization apply in a different way in business, because nearly every business decision centers on maximizing or minimizing various factors and outcomes.‎

    When you study optimization with online courses on Coursera, you can gain a broad base of knowledge as well as applications that allow you to put what you learn into practice. Beginning courses include those in which you learn the basics of optimization, whereas more advanced courses go deeper into topics like stochastic processes, machine learning through specific applications, or how to estimate financial models.‎

    Online Optimization courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Optimization skills. Choose from a wide range of Optimization courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Optimization, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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