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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

    GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Legal Technology, Contract Review, Contract Compliance, Analysis, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Document Management, Supplier Management, Business Process Automation, Vendor Management, Automation, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

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    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率二 (Probability (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

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    455 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Intro to Acoustics (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Koç University

    Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

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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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GenAI for Contract Managers: Automating CLM: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • 頑想學概率:機率二 (Probability (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp
  • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
  • Intro to Acoustics (Part 1): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators: Koç University
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

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