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    Master optimization techniques for improving system performance. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and heuristic methods.

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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Solution Design, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Financial Reporting, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Cash Flows, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Long Term Care, Microbiology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Support Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      755 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Modeling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Visualization

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unsupervised Learning, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Generative AI Agents, Supervised Learning, Infrastructure Architecture, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Application Deployment, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Software Development, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Test Tools, Agile Methodology, User Story, CI/CD, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Customer Data Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Cross-Channel Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Content Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Personalization, Social Media, Business Ethics

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      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Demand Planning, Business Metrics, Social Media Marketing, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Strategy, Marketing, Talent Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, Database Management, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Data Mart, Business Intelligence, Data Validation, Star Schema, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      657 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Oracle SQL Performance Tuning

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Stored Procedure, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
    • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google

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