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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, WordPress, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Keyword Research, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Web Design, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Development, Analytics, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Customer Acquisition Management, Search Engine Optimization, Media Planning, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Brand Loyalty, Performance Measurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Loans, Process Optimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Probability, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Estimation, Geometry, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, Physics, Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Unilever

      Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Content Marketing, Persona Development, Performance Metric, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Metrics, Brand Marketing, Search Engine Optimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Android Development, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Investments, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Financial Modeling, Finance, Asset Management, Equities, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      918 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, Query Languages, System Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Package and Software Management, Distributed Computing, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Development Environment, Microarchitecture, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Hardware Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      Illinois Tech

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Root Cause Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Problem Management, Dashboard, Large Language Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Risk Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Automation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google: Google
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
    • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA

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