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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 Project Network

    Data Validation with Alteryx: Testing and Optimization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Test Tools, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Capacity Management, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Google Cloud

    Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Data Lakes, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Migration

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Environment and Resource Management, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

  • Data Validation with Alteryx: Testing and Optimization Tools: Coursera Project Network
  • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
  • Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera Project Network
  • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure

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