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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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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Finance)

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Predictive Analytics, Cash Management, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Fraud detection, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Process Optimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Performance Tuning, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Performance Analysis, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Users & Optimize Product Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Product Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Documentation, Performance Measurement, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

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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

  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Finance): Coursera
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
  • Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft

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