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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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      Stanford University

      Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing

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      Arizona State University

      Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Digital Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Safety and Security, Workforce Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Design Strategies, Data Storage Technologies, Analysis

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Complex Problem Solving

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Graph Theory, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Disparities, Software Documentation

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      Columbia University

      Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability & Statistics

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      University of California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Statistics, Game Theory, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Minnesota

      Matrix Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University
    • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming: L&T EduTech
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications: Northeastern University
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University

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