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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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    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, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Service Level, Capacity Management, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, Development Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Tools, WordPress, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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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    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 Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    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

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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 Conceptual Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    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

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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

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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
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage: Google Cloud
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning: Packt
  • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera Project Network
  • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University

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