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    Explore mathematical optimization for decision-making. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and algorithm development.

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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Austral

      Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Data Maintenance, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software, Business Modeling, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Equities, Probability & Statistics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • S

      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Matrix Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      B

      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Basic Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Calculus: The University of Sydney
    • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
    • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace : Coursera Project Network
    • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • Meta Marketing Analytics: Meta
    • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota

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