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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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      Rice University

      Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Equities, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Management, Probability, Probability Distribution, Technical Communication, Algorithms, General Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Multichannel Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Trend Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning

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      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Physics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Business Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy

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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn SQL with Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Data Security, Data Sharing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Data Integration

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Snowflake - SnowPro Core Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, User Accounts, Data Warehousing, Identity and Access Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration, SQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Security

      2.7
      Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
    • Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications: Northeastern University
    • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
    • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • Applied Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Business Problem Solving: Howard University
    • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka

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