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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MongoDB, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Stored Procedure, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Solution Design, Data Import/Export, Database Design, System Implementation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Python Programming, Decision Making, Mathematical Software, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, DevOps, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Derivatives, Algorithms, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Data Processing, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Debugging, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Revenue Management, Drive Engagement, Live Streaming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks