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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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: 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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Stored Procedure, Solution Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Data Warehousing, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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
      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 Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Alberta

      Sample-based Learning Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Google Cloud

      Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Data Lakes, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Migration

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Derivatives, Algorithms, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      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

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

    • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera Project Network
    • Prompt Compression and Query Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • ML Parameters Optimization: GridSearch, Bayesian, Random: Coursera Project Network
    • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
    • Performance Optimization and Utilities in Teradata: Board Infinity
    • Exploring Cost-optimization for GKE Virtual Machines: Google Cloud
    • Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization: Coursera Project Network
    • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
    • Cost Optimization and Data Tiering with BigLake and Cloud Storage: Google Cloud

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