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

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Development Tools and React

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Marketing Effectiveness, Sales Enablement, Forecasting, Automation, Analysis, Process Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Process Capability, Business Process, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Management

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      Arm

      Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Application Frameworks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Automation, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Workforce Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Data Security, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Analysis

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      SkillUp

      Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, No-Code Development, Process Optimization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to DeepSeek

      Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Integration Testing, Process Optimization, Program Evaluation, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft
    • Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis: Starweaver
    • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors: Arm
    • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
    • Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation: SkillUp
    • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
    • Google AI Essentials: Google
    • Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp

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