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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

      4.7
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Photovoltaic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Plant Operations and Management, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Manufacturing Processes, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      999 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Embedded Software, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Reliability, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Physics, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica en cápsulas

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Photovoltaic Systems: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
    • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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