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.

Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Preprocessing, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Governance, Systems Integration, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Community Development, Technical Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Classification Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Javascript, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Back-End Web Development, Scripting, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Data Integrity, Context Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Development Environment, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Traffic Flow Optimization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Configuration Management, Application Design, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Web Servers, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Application Deployment, Data Migration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Storage, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3, Databases, Cloud Computing, AWS CloudFormation, Relational Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Applications, Data Migration, Network Security, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months