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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sports Turf Management: Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Grading (Landscape), Land Management, Property Maintenance, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Management, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environment and Resource Management, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Education and Training

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    의사 결정을 위한 비즈니스 분석

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Business Modeling, Trend Analysis, Process Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Quality, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    IESE Business School

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Design, Inventory Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Team Building, Scalability, Budget Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sports Turf Management: Best Practices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • 의사 결정을 위한 비즈니스 분석: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
  • Operations Management: IESE Business School
  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University

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Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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