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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, System Configuration, Physics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Actuarial Science, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Process Optimization, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership and Management, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, User Accounts, Data Warehousing, SQL, Database Management, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, JSON, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Gemini, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Electric Power Systems, Analytics, Data Analysis, 3D Modeling, AI Enablement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Real Time Data, Simulations, Sustainable Technologies, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, HVAC, Data Visualization, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Content Marketing, ChatGPT, Social Media Marketing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Market Trend, Business, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months