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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 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
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      Beginner · 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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Financial Analysis, Governance, Due Diligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      758 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Cloud Development, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Image Analysis, Performance Tuning, Engineering Design Process, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

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      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investments, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Market, Equities, Derivatives, Target Audience, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Variance Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory, Data Structures, Matlab, Spatial Analysis, Bayesian Network

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Contextual Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Media Buying, Facebook, Data Ethics, Pinterest, Instagram

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Linux, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Equities, Risk Management, Futures Exchange, Probability, Portfolio Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania
    • Oracle SQL Performance Tuning: EDUCBA
    • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
    • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases: Packt

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