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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Derivatives, Geometry

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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research

    4.9
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Debugging, Computational Logic, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Calculus for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Graphing, Deductive Reasoning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Ecommerce Features and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Order Management, Marketing Automation, Product Improvement, Real Time Data, Driving engagement, Payment Processing and Collection

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules: Johns Hopkins University
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University

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