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

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Hibernate (Java), JUnit

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Social and Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Databases, Business Logic, Java, Data Warehousing, File Management, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Scalability, Data Transformation, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Data Processing, MySQL, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Search and Display Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Bidding, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering Tools, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Spark: Apply & Evaluate Big Data Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, JSON, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Strategies: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Market Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Mobile Banking, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
  • Talend Data Integration & ETL Workflow Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows: Edureka
  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Apache Spark: Apply & Evaluate Big Data Workflows: EDUCBA

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