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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.


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    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Software Testing, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, WordPress, Javascript

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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Google Analytics, Marketing, Information Architecture, Social Media, User Experience, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Development, Python, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Web Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic SEO Mastery: Tools, Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Meetings: Boost Team Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Development, Business Metrics, Drive Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consolidation, Scheduling, Auditing, Proposal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Semantic Web, Workforce Development, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital Content, Social Media, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Development, Python, and Deployment: Packt
  • Strategic SEO Mastery: Tools, Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis

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