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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Business Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Computational Thinking, Calculus, Business Analytics, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Equities, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Services, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Social Media Management, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Prototyping, Design, Leadership, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Innovation, Social Media Content, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Search Engine Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Service Design, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Income Statement, Social Media, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Prototyping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      AI for Design and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Technical Design, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business and Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Decision Making, Peer Review, Google Sheets, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Green Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Quality Control, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Business Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Analytics, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Requirements, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Technical Writing, Image Analysis, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Variance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Technical Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Pricing Options with Mathematical Models: Caltech
    • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
    • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Six Sigma Green Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM

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