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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.7
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    231 reviews

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Quantitative Research, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Report Writing, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera Project Network
  • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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