Discrete optimization courses can help you learn linear programming, integer programming, and combinatorial optimization techniques. You can build skills in problem formulation, algorithm design, and solution analysis. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB, Python libraries like PuLP and SciPy, and optimization software like CPLEX, showing how these skills are applied to logistics, resource allocation, and scheduling challenges.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Process Optimization, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Design, Business Process, Operations Management, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Staff Management, Sustainable Business, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Case Studies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Artificial Intelligence
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Automation, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Legal Technology, Contract Review, Analysis, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Business Process Automation, Vendor Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks