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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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    Packt

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Apache, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Regulations, Lending and Underwriting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AWS Database Specialty Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Administration, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Amazon S3

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Powered UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Responsible AI, Design Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Reviews, User Story, Prompt Patterns, Storyboarding, Professional Development, Presentations

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Databases, Data Transformation, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Assocaite

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Model Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Mining, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Key Management, JSON, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Governance

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability

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    H2O.ai

    H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Verification And Validation, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, AI Workflows, Model Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark: Packt
  • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
  • Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
  • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA
  • AI Powered UI/UX Design: AI CERTs
  • Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance: Coursera
  • Exam Prep MLA-C01: AWS Machine Learning Engineer Assocaite: Whizlabs
  • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University

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