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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

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    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Process Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Open Source Technology, Simulations

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Process Optimization

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Hugging Face, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Big Data

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University

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