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

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      ESSEC Business School

      The fundamentals of hotel distribution

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel, Revenue Management, Direct Marketing, Booking (Sales), Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Cost Management, Strategic Partnership, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Competitive Analysis, Search Engine Marketing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Control, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Team Building, Quality Improvement, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Equities, Risk Management, Futures Exchange, Probability, Portfolio Management

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Financial Analysis, Governance, Due Diligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Linear Regression and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Physics, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      550 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Astro 101: Black Holes

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Statistical Modeling, Scalability, Algorithms

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economic Development, Economics, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Growth Strategies, Environmental Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The fundamentals of hotel distribution: ESSEC Business School
    • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
    • Fundamentals of Flight mechanics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval: University of Washington

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