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    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, HVAC, Building Design, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    718 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    545 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    817 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
  • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera
  • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration: University of Pennsylvania
  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park

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