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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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Explore the Discrete Optimization Course Catalog

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    Coursera Project Network

    ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Business Process Automation, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Capacity Management, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Compression and Query Optimization

    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

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    GKE Workload Optimization

    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

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera Project Network

    Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera Project Network

    Data Validation with Alteryx: Testing and Optimization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Test Tools, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random: Coursera Project Network
  • GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
  • Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Prompt Compression and Query Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website: Coursera Project Network
  • GKE Workload Optimization: Google Cloud
  • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network

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