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.

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, Devops Tools, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Application Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Job Safety Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Digital Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO, Video Production, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Redis, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Amazon S3, Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, Process Optimization, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Land Development, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Construction Management, Capacity Management, Capacity Planning, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Landscape Architecture, Construction Estimating, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Traffic Flow Optimization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Scalability, System Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks