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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, File Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Creation, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Content, Content Marketing, AI Personalization, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Digital Advertising, Predictive Analytics, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Engagement, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Automation, Visual Merchandising, Computer Vision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Redis, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Development Environment, Cloud Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Authentications, Application Development, Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales Process, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, Email Automation, AI Personalization, Sales Management, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Communications Management, Customer Engagement, Campaign Management, Automation, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, HR Tech, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Line, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Workforce Development, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Internet Of Things, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Point of Sale, Shipping and Receiving, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Governance, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, User Provisioning, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Document Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Contract Review, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks