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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    726 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Differential Calculus Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize with GA & RL

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Decision Making, Simulations, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Essential Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Analysis, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Arithmetic, Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Applied Machine Learning and Model Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

    Build toward a degree

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building and Optimizing AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Structures, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimizing Models for Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Cross Platform Development, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Application Performance Management, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Trending in AI
    Trending in AI
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Probability, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    478 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Model Optimization and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Differential Calculus Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • Optimize with GA & RL: Coursera
  • Essential Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Applied Machine Learning and Model Optimization: Packt
  • Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
  • Building and Optimizing AI Models : Coursera
  • Optimizing Models for Production: Coursera
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder

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