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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Project Design, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Process Management, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, AI Workflows, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development, Software Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Application, Databases, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Middleware, Scalability, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months