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

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Automation for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Technologies, Operational Analysis, Business Transformation, Return On Investment, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Science for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Marketing Strategies, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Google Cloud Platform, Database Design, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Semiconductors, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation, Electrical Equipment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn SQL with Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Databricks, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Data Access, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Data Processing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Content Performance Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Object Localization with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Control Systems, Algorithms, Estimation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Capacity Management, Operations Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Optimization, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners: Master Essentials & Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
    • Automation for Business: Starweaver
    • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
    • Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries: Google Cloud
    • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
    • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
    • Applied Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera Project Network
    • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan

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