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    Master optimization techniques for improving system performance. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and heuristic methods.

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Resource Allocation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Workforce Development, Change Management, Manufacturing Operations, Innovation, Workforce Planning, Technology Strategies, Data Security, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Contract Review, Generative AI, Contract Negotiation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Vendor Management, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Data Governance, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      H2O.ai

      H2O Gen AI Ecosystem Overview - Level 1

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Application Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Implementation of GenAI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Maven Analytics

      Complete Visual Guide to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Data Mining, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Histogram, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Quality Assurance, Random Forest Algorithm

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Financial Market, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Risk Modeling

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for DevOps Practitioners

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Generative AI, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Jenkins, Continuous Delivery, Software Documentation, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Large Language Models and Generative AI Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Prompt Engineering and Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Histogram, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, GitHub, Version Control, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Cross Platform Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, OAuth, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Data Validation, Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity
    • GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM: Coursera Instructor Network
    • H2O Gen AI Ecosystem Overview - Level 1: H2O.ai
    • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Complete Visual Guide to Machine Learning: Maven Analytics
    • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera Project Network
    • لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • GenAI for DevOps Practitioners: Coursera Instructor Network
    • NVIDIA: Large Language Models and Generative AI Deployment: Whizlabs

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    Computer Vision (10)
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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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