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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Competitive Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Organizational Strategy, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Automation, Integration Testing, Cost Reduction, Process Optimization, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Resource Allocation, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Cloud Deployment, Network Routing, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Resource Management, Cloud Solutions, Process Optimization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Analysis, Safety Standards, Compliance Management, Systems Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Microservices, Cryptography
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Data Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Usability, Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales, Market Intelligence, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Real Time Data, Personalized Service, AI Enablement, Market Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement and Optimization, Telecommuting, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Automation, Change Management, Data Security, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Business Process Automation, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Process Analysis, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, AI Enablement, Business Process Modeling, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Vector Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months