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

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Planning, Month End Closing, Reconciliation, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AWS Database Specialty Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon S3, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Performance Tuning

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Process Control, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace User and Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Security Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Data Storage, Video Editing, Style Guides, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Workflow Management, Social Media Marketing, File Management, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Expectation Management, Data Management, Relationship Management, Instagram, Post-Production

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI-Powered Business Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Sales Presentation, Google Gemini, Sales Strategy, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Knowledge

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion: Coursera Instructor Network
  • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare

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