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.

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Performance Measurement, Automation, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Generative AI, Systems Integration, Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Reporting, Google Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Trend Analysis, AI Enablement, Search Engine Optimization, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Performance marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Business Process Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Automation, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Scalability, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Communication, User Research, Mentorship, Negotiation, Persona Development, Process Optimization, B2B Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months