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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 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

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Capacity Management, Load Balancing, Data Migration, Network Routing, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      E

      EDUCBA

      SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Dashboard, User Accounts, Threat Detection, Ad Hoc Reporting, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Presentation, System Monitoring, Information Management, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Data Visualization Software, Cyber Threat Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Business Process Management, Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Service Management, Automation, Organizational Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      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

    • C

      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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Financial Regulation, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      EDUCBA

      Introduction to CATIA V5

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, Computer Graphics, Engineering Design Process, Technical Documentation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Design, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Database Theory, Graph Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
    • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Mastering Digital Twins: EIT Digital
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to CATIA V5: EDUCBA

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