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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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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Onboarding, Validate, and Govern

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Integration, Cost Reduction, Data Maintenance, Data Processing, Information Privacy, Data Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Quality, AI Enablement, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Expense Management

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    Coursera

    Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Apache Kafka, Data Architecture, Generative AI, Data Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis, Dataflow, Solution Architecture, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Failure Analysis, Data Processing, Dependency Analysis, Real Time Data

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    IBM

    Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

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    Coursera

    Benchmark & Optimize LLM App Performance

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Application Performance Management, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Scalability, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Politics and Economics of International Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

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    Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Analysis, High Voltage, Grant Applications

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    Coursera

    AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Funciones algebraicas y trascendentes

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Software, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Graphing, Geometry, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics

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

  • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Automate Data Onboarding, Validate, and Govern: Coursera
  • Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems: Coursera
  • Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs : IBM
  • 3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Benchmark & Optimize LLM App Performance: Coursera
  • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
  • Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval: University of Washington
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Analysis: Coursera

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