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Mathematical Optimization Courses

Mathematical optimization courses can help you learn linear programming, integer programming, and nonlinear optimization techniques. You can build skills in formulating optimization problems, analyzing constraints, and applying algorithms to find optimal solutions. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, which are used to implement optimization models and analyze data effectively.

Popular Mathematical Optimization Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Model Optimization, Equities, Securities (Finance), Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Operational Efficiency, Microsoft Excel, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    ★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (439) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Applied Machine Learning and Model Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Transformation, Fine-tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.4 (300) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Applied Machine Learning and Model Optimization: Packt

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