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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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      Emory University

      Foundations of Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Social Media, Revenue Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Marketing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Excel Macros, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Analytics, SQL, Supervised Learning, Accounting and Finance Software, Specialized Accounting

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Order Processing, Paid media, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Medication Administration, Risk Analysis, Biology, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Molecular Biology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Planning, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Production Planning, Investment Management, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Solution Design, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

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      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Graphing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Statistical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google: Google
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
    • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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