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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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    Coursera Project Network

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Project Network

    Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Financial Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    Intermediate · 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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    Coursera Project Network

    SQL Mathematical Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Performance Optimization and Scalability

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, Redis, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera Project Network
  • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random: Coursera Project Network
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Ecommerce Features and Optimization: Packt
  • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera Project Network
  • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Microsoft
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network

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