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

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      E-Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation 

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Business Process, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      G

      Google

      Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Online Advertising, Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of marketing analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Market Research, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Market, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Mechanical Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Design Thinking, Technical Design, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, Rust (Programming Language), DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Application Frameworks, Docker (Software), Generative AI Agents, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation : SkillUp
    • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
    • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
    • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan
    • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft

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