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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.


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Market Analysis, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Actuarial Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Telecommunications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Generative AI Agents, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Sales Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    444 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Search and Display Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance marketing, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Health & Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Informatics, Nursing Process, Clinical Data Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Basic Patient Care, Business Acumen, Physiology, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Machine Learning with Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Electronic Components, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Physics, System Configuration

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • AI for Telecommunications: AI CERTs
  • Sales Excellence: Coursera
  • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Health & Nursing: AI CERTs
  • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Machine Learning with Neural Networks: Dartmouth College

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