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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Marketing, Web Applications, Target Audience, Sales

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Social Media, Generative AI, User Experience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Demand Planning, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Generative AI, Logistics, Forecasting, Operational Analysis, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Equities

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Master Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata

    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

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Plant Design & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
  • Master Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata: Board Infinity
  • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace : Coursera Project Network
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota

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