Optimization courses can help you learn techniques for improving performance, resource allocation, and decision-making processes. You can build skills in linear programming, heuristic methods, and simulation modeling, that support analyzing complex systems. Many courses introduce tools like Excel Solver, MATLAB, and Python libraries such as SciPy, enabling you to apply optimization methods to real-world problems in logistics, finance, and operations management.

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Performance Tuning, Debugging, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Scalability, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Performance Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Program Evaluation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours