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

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      Board Infinity

      Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Secure Coding, Contract Compliance, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Emerging Technologies, Debugging, Development Testing, Application Deployment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Automation, Generative AI Agents, Employee Onboarding, Business Process Automation, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Process Design, Business Ethics, Document Management, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Mapping, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Design, Workflow Management, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Data Integration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      AI, Automation, and Emerging Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Authentications, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cross Platform Development, Database Management, GitHub, Databases, Git (Version Control System)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Social Media Campaigns, Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Plan Execution, Content Performance Analysis, Owned Media, Earned Media, Content Strategy, Paid media, Content Creation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Digital Channel Planning Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Marketing Automation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Paid media, Content Marketing, E-Commerce, Social Media Campaigns, Demand Generation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Javascript, Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unreal Engine 5 - The Intermediate Course

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Data Structures, Debugging, Game Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Data Management, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
    • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
    • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera Instructor Network
    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI, Automation, and Emerging Technology: Simplilearn
    • ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development: Packt
    • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Channel Planning Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba

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