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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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    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ¿Qué hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Target Market, Digital Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Media Strategy, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cash Flows, Web Analytics, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Simulation and Simulation Software, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Legal Research, AI Security, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Optimization, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Advertising, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Advertising, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Predictive Modeling

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Integration, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Traffic Flow Optimization, Vocabulary, Water Resources, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Robotics, Grammar, Augmented Reality, Biochemistry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Search Engine Marketing: Simplilearn
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • ¿Qué hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
  • Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera
  • Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho: Universidad de Palermo
  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: Starweaver
  • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park

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