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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Real-Time Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Servers

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      SQL Mathematical Functions

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Scalability, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Growth Strategies, Campaign Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Efficiency and Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Graph Theory, Trend Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Engineering Design Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Data, Scenario Testing, Matlab

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Development of Real-Time Systems: EIT Digital
    • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
    • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks

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