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Participants join this course to build strong problem-solving skills needed in engineering, economics, and data-driven fields. It helps learners understand how to make the best decisions under limitations using clear and practical methods

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You work in Automotive
You're a Electrical Engineering professional
You have 3+ years of hands-on experience in this field
You want to build skills in Engineering & Design, Project Management

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Course details

This course introduces the idea of optimization in a clear and easy way, focusing on how to find the best possible solution to a problem under given conditions. You will first understand what optimization means and why it is important in engineering, science, and real-life decision making. The course explains different types of optimization problems using simple examples. You will learn how to represent problems using mathematical functions and constraints. Static optimization is covered to show how optimal solutions are found at a single point in time. Dynamic optimization is then introduced to handle problems that change over time. The course gradually builds your ability to analyze and solve optimization problems step by step. Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts rather than memorizing formulas. Standard textbooks are used to support learning and provide practice problems. By the end, you will be confident in formulating and solving basic optimization problems.

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Key topics covered

Introduction to Optimization
Introduction to Optimization (Contd.)
Optimality Conditions for function of several variables
Optimality Conditions for function of several variables (Contd.)
Unconstrained optimization problem (Numerical Techniques)
Solution of unconstarined optimization problem using conjugate gradient method
Solution of unconstarined optimization problem using conjugate gradient method.
Solution of contraint optimization problems - karush - kuhn Tucker (KKT) conditions
Solution of contraint optimization problems - karush - kuhn Tucker (KKT)
Problem Solution Session
Post optimality analysis, convex function and its properties
Post optimality analysis, convex function and its properties (Contd.)
Quadratic optimization problem using Linear Programming
Matrix form of the Simplex Method
Matrix form of the Simplex Method (Contd.)
Solution of Linear Programming using Simplex Method - Algebraic Approach
Solution of Linear Programming using Simplex Method - Algebraic Approach (Contd.)
Solution of LP problems with Two - Phase Method
Solution of LP problems with Two - Phase Method (Contd.)
Standard Primal and Dual problems
Relationship between Primal and Dual Variables
Solution of Quadratic Programming problem using Simplex Method
Interior point method for solving optimization problems
Interior point method for solving optimization problems (Contd.)
Solution Non linear Programming Problem using Exterior Penalty Function Method

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

25 lectures23 hr 45 min

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Q: You're tuning an LQR for an electric power steering rack and you notice oscillation after a steering step input — you google 'LQR steering oscillation after step input optimal control'. Vehicle speed is constant, but the rack friction estimate suddenly increases due to temperature. What’s the correct control response?

Q: Your lead asks you to sanity-check a continuous-time LQR gain — you search 'calculate LQR gain matrix continuous time automotive example'. Given x_dot = [0 1; -2 -3]x + [0;1]u, Q = diag(10,1), R = 0.5, what’s the steady-state feedback gain K?

Q: You're on a proving ground doing a loop check and search 'optimal control loop check procedure before vehicle testing'. Before enabling an MPC on a brake-by-wire system, what verification sequence avoids a failed SAT?

Q: Warranty returns show intermittent sensor drift — you search 'control system sensor drift corrosion automotive environment'. The current sensor sits near the wheel well, exposed to salt spray and thermal cycling. What’s the dominant degradation mechanism affecting optimal control performance?