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

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.7
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, 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 Toronto

      State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Single Variable Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (3): Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistics, Game Theory, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      864 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Excel Macros, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Analytics, SQL, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.7
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      564 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University at Buffalo

      Computer Vision Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
    • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
    • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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