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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wholesaling, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Sales Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Modeling, Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Code Review, Debugging, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Maintainability, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, File Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Stored Procedure, Databases, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Nurse Education, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Informatics, Nursing Process, Clinical Data Management, Nursing, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Care, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Basic Patient Care, Business Acumen, Physiology, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Scalability, Electrical Equipment, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Operational Databases, Scalability, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, System Requirements, Control Systems, Safety Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety and Security, Sustainable Design, As-Built Drawings, Construction, Traffic Flow Optimization, Building Codes, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks