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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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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Database Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation

      2.8
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Statistics for Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 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

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Infographics, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Risk Management, Data Quality, Data Pipelines

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Data Storage, Hardware Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.8
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integrated Development Environments, Simulations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego

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