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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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    Starweaver

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Optimization, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Graphing, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Epidemiology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Data Import/Export, Debugging

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Applied Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Regression Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Market Data, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Integral Calculus

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    École Polytechnique

    Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, WordPress, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Web Content, Build Tools, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Test Automation, Software Testing, Javascript

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    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Logistic Regression

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, LLM Application, Portfolio Risk, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Financial Auditing, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: Starweaver
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Statistics and Applied Data Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM

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