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    Understand discrete optimization for solving combinatorial problems. Learn to apply optimization techniques in operations research and computer science.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, System Design and Implementation, Markov Model, Algorithms, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Design, Statistical Methods, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business and Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Decision Making, Peer Review, Google Sheets, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Technical Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Data Ethics, Operational Excellence, Data Storytelling, Performance Improvement, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Performance Measurement, Data Presentation, Data Strategy, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Numerical Analysis, Real Time Data, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Algorithms, Electronics Engineering, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Technical Standard

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advertising Campaigns, Sampling (Statistics), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Scheduling, Marketing Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Numerical Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Programming Principles, Encryption, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Program Development, Design Strategies, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Automation, Business Management, Business, Market Trend

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Marketing, Registration, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer Support, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Service, ChatGPT, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Technical Writing, Automation, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
    • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
    • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy

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