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

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    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research Design, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Derivatives, Algorithms, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Actuarial Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Training and Development, Training Programs, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Workforce Development, Generative AI Agents, People Analytics, Workforce Management, People Management, AI Personalization, Talent Management, Automation, Talent Acquisition, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Business Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building: Arizona State University
  • Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning: Packt
  • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera Project Network
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows: Edureka
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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