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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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      Google

      The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Data Mart, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Probability and Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Machine Controls, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Trigonometry, Control Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      773 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Business Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Data Presentation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Workflow Management, Business Strategy, Image Quality, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Marketing, Retail Management, Sales, Shipping and Receiving, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Process Optimization, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Systems Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Stakeholder Management, Systems Analysis, Database Design, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavior-Driven Development, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Process Analysis, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Feature Engineering

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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

    • Master Quality Models with CMMI: Analyze, Apply & Improve: EDUCBA
    • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
    • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
    • Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Advanced Statistics for Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
    • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
    • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University

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