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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Traffic Flow Optimization, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.6 (804) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Development, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Business Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (390) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Data Import/Export, Systems Engineering

    ★ 4.9 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Securities (Finance), Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.5 (198) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Analytics, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (525) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, LangChain, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Training, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Token Optimization, Transfer Learning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services, Context Management

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • C

    Coursera

    Linear Regression with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (441) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.8 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mathematical optimization courses

  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink: MathWorks
  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock: Amazon Web Services
  • Linear Regression with Python: Coursera
  • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Analytic Combinatorics: Princeton University

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