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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

      YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Production Schedule, Relationship Building, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business and Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Decision Making, Peer Review, Google Sheets, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Operations Management, Materials Management, Inventory Accounting, Cost Reduction, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Target Audience, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Web Content

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Management, Microsoft Copilot, Automation, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud-Based Integration, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Process Optimization, Compliance Training, System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Marketing, Registration, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Estimation, Control Systems, Simulations, Electric Power Systems, Failure Analysis, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, Matlab, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Automation, Business Management, Business, Market Trend

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, Paid media, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Gmail, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Organizational Skills

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows: Whizlabs
    • Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Meta Marketing Analytics: Meta
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy

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