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

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      Google Cloud

      Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Copilot, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Software Configuration Management, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Google Gemini

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Science, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      VMware Network Virtualization with NSX-T

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Security Controls, Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Finance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Javascript, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Scripting, Maintainability, UI Components, Development Environment, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management

      Skills you'll gain: VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Virtualization, Servers, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Data Migration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Gemini and Vertex AI: Building Intelligent Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Software Development Tools, Cloud Platforms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

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

    • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
    • Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course: Packt
    • Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps: Packt
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
    • VMware Network Virtualization with NSX-T: Board Infinity
    • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
    • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
    • Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management: Board Infinity

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