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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity, Graph Theory
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Encryption, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Database Management, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Performance Tuning, Java, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Human Computer Interaction, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, System Design and Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, SQL, Analytics, Analysis, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), UI Components, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Performance Tuning, Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Data Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TypeScript, Authentications, Server Side, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Web Development, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, NoSQL, Javascript and jQuery, Development Environment, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, Real Time Data, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks