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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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    Microsoft

    Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Materials, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Personalized Service, Brainstorming, Search Engine Optimization

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Report Writing, Generative AI Agents, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Data Import/Export

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Disabilities, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Tool Calling, Process Optimization, No-Code Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Business Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Retention, Responsible AI

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Engage Customers With an Online Store

    Skills you'll gain: Point of Sale, Shipping and Receiving, Process Optimization

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI for Keyword Research

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer: Microsoft
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver
  • Engage Customers With an Online Store: Google

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Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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