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

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      University of Geneva

      Particle Physics: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Research, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

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      University of London

      Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Operations Research, Probability, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Forecasting, Estimation, Statistical Inference, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Analysis

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Neurology, Mental Health, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Health, Anesthesiology, Respiratory Therapy, Biology, Cardiology, Public Health, Pharmacology

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      812 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Modeling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Visualization

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investments, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Market, Equities, Derivatives, Target Audience, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Variance Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Process Control, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling

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      832 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Pathology, Biology, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Demand Planning, Business Metrics, Social Media Marketing, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Strategy, Marketing, Talent Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory, Data Structures, Matlab, Spatial Analysis, Bayesian Network

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London
    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
    • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University

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