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Mathematical Thinking Courses

Mathematical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, problem-solving techniques, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling. You can build skills in critical thinking, data interpretation, and applying mathematical concepts to real-world situations. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets for data analysis, programming languages for simulations, and statistical software for research, showing how these skills are used in fields such as finance, engineering, and data science.


Popular Mathematical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
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    612 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

    4.6
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Process Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Open Source Technology, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    348 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Concision, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Critical Thinking, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

    4.7
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    711 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Process Flow Diagrams

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia

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