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      Coursera

      Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Instagram, Performance Metric, Social Media Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Analytics, Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Advertising, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Technical Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Green Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Quality Control, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Generative AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Complex Problem Solving

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      Beginner · 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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

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

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Goal Setting

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      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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      Simplilearn

      LLM Fine-Tuning and Customization Training

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Six Sigma Green Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Meta Marketing Analytics: Meta
    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
    • Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google

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