• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
Log In
Join for Free
Coursera
  • Browse
  • Mathematical Optimization

Mathematical Optimization Courses Online

Explore mathematical optimization for decision-making. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and algorithm development.

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required
 *

Language
Required
 *

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required
 *

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

Level
Required
 *

Duration
Required
 *

Skills
Required
 *

Subtitles
Required
 *

Educator
Required
 *

Explore the Mathematical Optimization Course Catalog

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    816 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    219 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Columbia University

    Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Probability, Cash Flows, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Páginas Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Market Intelligence, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Browser Compatibility, Advertising Campaigns

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    É

    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Real Time Data, Physical Science, Estimation, Spatial Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Technical Design, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Python Programming, Decision Making, Mathematical Software, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Single-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Control automático: La tecnología invisible

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Process Control, Automation, Applied Mathematics, User Feedback, Predictive Modeling, Systems Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Big Data, Sampling (Statistics), Random Forest Algorithm

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    322 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mathematical Optimization learners also search

Optimization
Discrete Optimization
Convex Optimization
Performance Management
Systems Engineering
Computing
A/B Testing
Parallel Programming
1…565758…117

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

  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives : Columbia University
  • Analíticas en Páginas Web: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Single-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
  • Control automático: La tecnología invisible : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok