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

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      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Marketing Automation, Cloud Solutions, ChatGPT, Slack (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      UiPath

      Agentic prompt engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Process Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Distributed Query Optimization and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Prompt Compression and Query Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MongoDB, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Large Language Modeling

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      GKE Workload Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, DevOps, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Performance and Cost Optimization with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Management, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
    • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
    • Agentic prompt engineering: UiPath
    • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random: Coursera Project Network
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Prompt Compression and Query Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • GKE Workload Optimization: Google Cloud

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