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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Machine Controls, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Trigonometry, Control Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Product Support, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Image Quality, Responsible AI, Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

    Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Marketing, Retail Management, Sales, Shipping and Receiving, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Process Optimization, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Financial Reporting

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mechanical Vibration

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Instagram, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control: EDUCBA
  • Mechanical Vibration: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM

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