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      Columbia University

      Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Conformando tu estrategia digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

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      Caltech

      Getting started in cryo-EM

      Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique de Newton

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mechanics, Logical Reasoning, Scientific Methods, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Technical Design, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Prescriptive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Python Programming, Decision Making, Mathematical Software, Cloud Computing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Starweaver

      Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Manufacturing and Production, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Production Management, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Systems, Operations Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
    • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
    • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
    • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London

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