Optimization Problems Courses and Certifications

Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

583 ratings at Coursera

This course introduces frameworks and ideas about various types of optimization problems in the business world. In particular, we focus on how to formulate real business problems into mathematical models that can be solved by computers.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mathematical Optimization for Business Problems

Learn mathematical programming fundamentals to model and solve optimization problems using IBM Decision Optimization technology, covering key concepts, techniques, and algorithms.

• Cognitive Class
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Professor Leonard

Calculus 1 - Optimization; Max/Min Application Problems

Learn to solve optimization problems and apply max/min techniques to real-world scenarios, enhancing your problem-solving skills in calculus.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Imperial College London;  Imperial College Business School

Maths Essentials

11 ratings at edX

Discover and acquire the fundamental maths skills that you will need to use while studying an MBA program, from algebra to differentiation and geometric series.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Coursera

Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

Learn to optimize job shop scheduling using Mixed Integer Linear Programming in RStudio. Gain hands-on experience with formulating, solving, and analyzing complex scheduling problems using the lpSolveAPI library.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Genetic Algorithms: Theory and Applications

903 ratings at Udemy

Learn the main mechanisms of Genetic Algorithm as a heursitic Artificial Intalligence search or optimization in Matlab

• Udemy
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Open Data Science

Learning to Optimize High Dimensional Optimization Problems

Explore deep neural networks and reinforcement learning for solving high-dimensional optimization problems, improving performance in job scheduling, neural architecture search, and black-box optimization.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Delayed Column Generation in Large Scale Integer Optimization Problems

Explore delayed column generation for solving large-scale mixed integer programming problems, focusing on applications in data science and decision mathematics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TabletClass Math

Introduction to Calculus Word Problems - Optimization with Derivatives

Discover how to solve optimization problems using derivatives in calculus, with practical examples that demonstrate the real-world power and applications of differential calculus.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Math with Professor V

Optimization Problems in Economics and Business - Applied Calculus

Master practical calculus optimization through real-world economics problems, including revenue maximization, cost-efficient fencing, and optimal production batch calculations.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Math with Professor V

Optimization Examples in Calculus 1 - Maximum Volume and Surface Area Problems

Master practical calculus optimization through four real-world examples, including box dimensions, tank construction, shipping constraints, and cylinder volume calculations to maximize or minimize specific outcomes.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Optimization - Types of Problems - Lecture 2

Explore different types of problems in algorithm selection, including unconstrained vs constrained problems, with insights from Joe Keller's longevity example.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Credential

Artificial Intelligence

209 ratings at Udacity

Explore core AI concepts and apply them to real-world problems. Learn search algorithms, planning, optimization, game theory, and probabilistic models. Develop practical skills in Python.

• Udacity
• 40 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

Pseudopolynomial-Time Algorithms for Optimization Problems

Explore fine-grained complexity theory and best-possible algorithms for discrete optimization problems, focusing on Subset Sum and related challenges in theoretical computer science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fields Institute

Semidefinite Optimization Approaches for Reactive Optimal Power Flow Problems

Explore advanced optimization techniques for solving reactive optimal power flow problems in electrical power systems using semidefinite programming approaches.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video