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    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Howard University

    Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy

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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Linear Regression with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

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    432 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning

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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

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

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Android Development, Version Control

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Interventions and Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, R Programming, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Physics

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Linear Regression with Python: Coursera
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer: Microsoft
  • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity

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