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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Probability and Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Markov Model, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Data Integration

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Developing the SIR Model

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Next.js Ecommerce - Build a Shopping Platform From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Email Automation, Order Management, UI Components, Data Validation, Search Engine Optimization, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, User Interface (UI), React.js, E-Commerce, PostgreSQL, Web Development Tools, Dashboard, TypeScript, Marketing Automation, Product Improvement

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Complex Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master Quality Models with CMMI: Analyze, Apply & Improve

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scripting Languages, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modeling Risk and Realities

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mechanical Vibration

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
    • Next.js Ecommerce - Build a Shopping Platform From Scratch: Packt
    • Introduction to Complex Analysis: Wesleyan University
    • Master Quality Models with CMMI: Analyze, Apply & Improve: EDUCBA
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA

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