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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.


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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Risking, System Support, Data Ethics, System Monitoring, Technical Communication, Model Evaluation, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Testability, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    70+ JavaScript Challenges - Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Javascript, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Science, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cloud Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Application Deployment, Data Migration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Storage, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Coaching Sales Professionals

    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

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    UBITS

    Anywhere operations: automatiza tus procesos

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement and Optimization, Telecommuting, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Automation, Change Management, Data Security, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Digital Communications, E-Commerce, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced CSS & Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Usability, Typography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Encryption, Cryptography, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Design, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Client Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Productivity Software, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced Concepts in React Native Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Authentications, Debugging, iOS Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Security, Frontend Performance, Mobile Development Tools, Animations, Application Security, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Systems Integration, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management Framework, Governance, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI for Cloud Support Associates: Coursera
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • 70+ JavaScript Challenges - Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • Cloud Deployment: Packt
  • Coaching Sales Professionals: LearnQuest
  • Anywhere operations: automatiza tus procesos: UBITS
  • Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Advanced CSS & Responsive Web Design: Packt
  • Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024: Packt
  • Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion: Skillshare

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