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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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    EDUCBA

    Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Performance Metric, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Debugging, Traffic Flow Optimization, Computational Logic, Business Logic, Algorithms, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Ecommerce Features and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Order Management, Product Improvement, Real Time Data, User Feedback, Payment Processing and Collection, Promotional Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Compression and Query Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, MongoDB, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Performance Tuning, Embeddings, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
  • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Advanced Ecommerce Features and Optimization: Packt
  • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera
  • Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
  • Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera

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