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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Simulations, Physical Science

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Semiconductors, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    957 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Basic Vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    522 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Program Evaluation

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Linear Algebra, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Business Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Image Segmentation : Coursera
  • Introduction to Basic Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Causal Inference: Columbia University
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz

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