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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Design Strategies, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Quality Control

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Physics

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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Data Science, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Derivatives

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Estimation, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Control Systems, High Voltage, Probability, Electronic Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Infectious Disease Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Basic Engineering Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algebra

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

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      University of Glasgow

      Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

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      Caltech

      Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Calculus

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      Columbia University

      Optimization Methods in Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Trading, Equities, Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
    • Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
    • Basic Engineering Mathematics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
    • Pricing Options with Mathematical Models: Caltech

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