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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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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Calculus, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Process Capability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Science for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Data Processing with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Apache Spark, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Scheduling, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Polynomials and Complex Numbers

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Arithmetic, Graphing, Engineering Calculations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
  • 3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint : Columbia University
  • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introdução ao Controle Moderno: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System

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