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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.


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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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    École Polytechnique

    Initiation à la théorie des distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Physics

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    Imperial College London

    Building on the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Model Evaluation, Public Health

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    Coursera

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Analytics, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods

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    Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona

    Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Music, Open Source Technology, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis

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    IBM

    Deep Learning with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation

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

  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Initiation à la théorie des distributions: École Polytechnique
  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • Building on the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera
  • Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
  • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications: Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona

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