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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 San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Clemson University

      Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Design Strategies, Probability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Low Voltage, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Computer Engineering

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Program Development, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Social Network Analysis, Software Testing, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      The Binary Search Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Digital Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science, Automation, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Standards

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LLM Fine-Tuning and Customization Training

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
    • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • The Binary Search Algorithm: Scrimba
    • Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
    • Digital Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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