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

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    Explore the Optimization Course Catalog

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Information Architecture, User Experience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Jupyter, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Ads

      Campaign Planning and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Planning, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Sales, Keyword Research, Brand Awareness, Performance Reporting, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems, Simulations, Estimation, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Matlab, Failure Analysis, Electrical Substation, Numerical Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

      Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Management, Timelines, Project Management Software, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Resource Management, Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Programming Principles, Probability & Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Business Modeling, Automation, Process Optimization

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Graphs

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Pseudocode, Network Model

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Campaign Planning and Optimization: Amazon Ads
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University
    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University

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