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    Explore mathematical optimization for decision-making. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and algorithm development.

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Operations Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Operations Research, Analytics, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Supply Chain Planning, Decision Making, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Allocation, Probability Distribution

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Process Optimization, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Workforce Development, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Data Security, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      GenAI for Business Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Automation, Performance Measurement, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Process Optimization, Business Workflow Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Performance Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Risk Analysis, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Google AI Essentials: Google
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
    • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
    • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network

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