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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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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Analytics, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Legal Technology, Contract Review, Contract Compliance, Analysis, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Document Management, Supplier Management, Business Process Automation, Vendor Management, Automation, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Ecommerce Listing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Logistics Management, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Price Negotiation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Newsletters, Marketing Psychology, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Digital Marketing Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM: Coursera
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Ecommerce Listing Course: Simplilearn
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn

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