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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Vibrations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plant Design & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Safety Assurance, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Financial Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, UI Components, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Human Machine Interfaces, Application Frameworks, Automation, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera Project Network
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures: Dartmouth College
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB: Universidad de los Andes

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