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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Risk Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

      Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Service Improvement, Process Improvement, Value Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Customer Insights, Automation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence, Forecasting, Regression Analysis

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Python Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Serverless Computing, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Generative AI, Code Review, Application Deployment, Maintainability, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Customer Acquisition Management, Paid media, Lead Generation

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Lean Manufacturing, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Modern Web Development Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ASP.NET, Continuous Deployment, Model View Controller, Containerization, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Web Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Load Balancing, Microservices

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Threat Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Security Testing, Data Synthesis, Data Quality, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimize Your Database with Indexes

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, SQL, Database Administration, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Glasgow

      Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Process Design, Statistical Methods, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Optimization, Project Design, Quality Improvement, Kanban Principles, Business Process Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Database Integration and Management

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Microsoft Copilot, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Data Security

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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

    • AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components: EDUCBA
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
    • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
    • Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
    • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Optimize Your Database with Indexes: Coursera Project Network
    • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow

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