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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.


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Popular Mathematical Optimization Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling

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    Coursera

    5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

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    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Management Systems

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Linear Regression and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Integration, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Vector Databases, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Spatial Data Analysis, Derivatives, Physics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Content, Semantic Web, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
  • Quantum Mechanics for Engineers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
  • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies: IBM

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