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Mathematical Optimization Courses

Mathematical optimization courses can help you learn linear programming, integer programming, and nonlinear optimization techniques. You can build skills in formulating optimization problems, analyzing constraints, and applying algorithms to find optimal solutions. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, which are used to implement optimization models and analyze data effectively.


Popular Mathematical Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    Simplilearn

    Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Newsletters, Marketing Psychology, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy

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    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    593 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Quantitative Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration: University of Pennsylvania
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp

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