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Mathematical Optimization Courses

Mathematical optimization courses can help you learn linear programming, integer programming, and nonlinear optimization techniques. You can build skills in formulating optimization problems, analyzing constraints, and applying algorithms to find optimal solutions. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, which are used to implement optimization models and analyze data effectively.

Popular Mathematical Optimization Courses and Certifications


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Risking, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Lesson Planning

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Finance, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Probability Distribution, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (327) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Certification Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, DevSecOps, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Model Optimization, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry

    ★ 4.8 (820) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Single Variable Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (474) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Algorithms, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 3.3 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Test Email Variations

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Content Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Email Automation, Test Tools, Analysis, Test Planning, Statistics, Test Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • N
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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning for Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management

    ★ 3.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Agentic systems, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Traffic Flow Optimization, Program Development

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Model Optimization, Risking, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mathematical optimization courses

  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Certification Exam Prep: Packt
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Test Email Variations: Coursera
  • Machine Learning for Trading: New York Institute of Finance
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice: University of Colorado Boulder

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