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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

      Statistical Inference for Estimation in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Access, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Calculus

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Demand Planning, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Market Trend, Process Optimization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Technical Design, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scatter Plots, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Statistical Inference for Estimation in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
    • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
    • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network

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