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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Graphing, Deductive Reasoning

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      National Taiwan University

      機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Equities, Financial Data, Python Programming, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

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      University of Minnesota

      Matrix Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms, Python Programming

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Trend Analysis, Graphing, Algebra

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

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      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, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Design Strategies, Data Analysis

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • 機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations: National Taiwan University
    • Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
    • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
    • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota
    • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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