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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Business Economics, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Email Marketing: Automate, Convert & Scale Revenue

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimizing Enterprise Test Suites with Worksoft Certify

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, System Testing, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, CI/CD, Integration Testing, Maintainability, Automation, Test Data, Quality Assurance, Scalability, SAP Applications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, System Configuration, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Application Deployment, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Business Metrics, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI SEO Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Semantic Web, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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    Packt

    Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Entrepreneurship, Willingness To Learn, Delegation Skills, Adaptability, Goal Setting, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Excel Skills for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Cisco Collaboration Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Email Marketing: Automate, Convert & Scale Revenue: LearnKartS
  • Automate Data Onboarding, Validate, and Govern: Coursera
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Optimizing Enterprise Test Suites with Worksoft Certify: Coursera
  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data): Coursera
  • AI SEO Content Creation: Coursera

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