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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plant Design & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Matrix Algebra for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Derivatives: a guide to calculation

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Calculus, Derivatives, Mathematical Software, AI Personalization, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Machine Learning Algorithms, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Math for AI Beginner Part 2 : Vector Calulus

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Performance Optimization and Scalability

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, Redis, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Equities

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Matrix Algebra for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Derivatives: a guide to calculation: Politecnico di Milano
    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials: Packt
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University
    • Math for AI Beginner Part 2 : Vector Calulus: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Microsoft

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