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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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      Packt

      Specialized RMAN Features and Advanced Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Database Administration, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Redux Official Course Tutorial Code Along for All Levels

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Serial Peripheral Interface, 3D Assets, USB, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Scaling, Access Control, and Exam preparation with Vault

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Scenario Testing, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Security, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

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

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Approximation Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Specialized RMAN Features and Advanced Use Cases: Packt
    • The Redux Official Course Tutorial Code Along for All Levels: Packt
    • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
    • Scaling, Access Control, and Exam preparation with Vault: Packt
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: University of London
    • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder

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