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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Quantum Optics 2 - Two photons and more

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Cryptography, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics, Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Program Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership and Management, Benefits Administration, Project Closure, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Applied Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Advanced Vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Koç University

    Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon I: Kavramlar / Multivariable Calculus I: Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Derivatives, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Quantum Optics 2 - Two photons and more: École Polytechnique
  • Program Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Statistics and Applied Data Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Advanced Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania

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