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      DeepLearning.AI

      Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      722 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Manufacturing Operations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Geneva

      Simulation and modeling of natural processes

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      First Principles of Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Dimensionality Reduction, 3D Modeling, Photography, Artificial Neural Networks, Virtual Reality, Medical Imaging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Estimation, Electronic Components, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: An Introduction

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Thermodynamics

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
    • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
    • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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