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

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Test Case, Prototyping, Maintainability, Application Development, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Code Review, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Process Improvement, User Requirements Documents, Conflict Management, Verification And Validation, Business Process Management, Solution Design, Solution Architecture

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Technologies, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Data Science, Machine Learning, DevOps, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI Agents, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Big Data, Continuous Delivery, GitHub

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Account Strategy, Account Management, Digital Design

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Mastering Digital Twins

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Technical Product Management, Digital Transformation, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Real Time Data, Simulations, Emerging Technologies

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Approximation Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Financial Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Markov Model, Trend Analysis, Machine Learning

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
    • SAP Business Analyst: SAP
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Digital Twins: EIT Digital
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance

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