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Linear Programming Courses

Linear programming courses can help you learn optimization techniques, constraint handling, and objective function formulation. You can build skills in sensitivity analysis, duality theory, and graphical methods for problem-solving. Many courses introduce tools like MATLAB, Python, and Excel Solver, that support implementing linear programming models and analyzing outcomes in various applications, from logistics and finance to production planning and resource allocation.


Popular Linear Programming Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (829) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Model Training, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Verification And Validation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Derivatives

    ★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Model Optimization, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (701) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, R Programming, Package and Software Management, R (Software), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Science, Data Ethics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linear programming courses

  • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages: Logical Operations
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech

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