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      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.9
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      63K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Quantitative Foundations for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Business Economics, Graphing

      4.1
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · 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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Logic for Economists

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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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      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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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (3): Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Algorithms

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
    • Matrix Algebra for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
    • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation: University of Pennsylvania
    • Derivatives: a guide to calculation: Politecnico di Milano

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