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Discrete Mathematics Courses

Discrete Mathematics courses can help you learn logic, set theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. You can build skills in problem-solving, algorithm design, and mathematical reasoning, which are valuable in computer science and cryptography. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB or Python for implementing algorithms and visualizing mathematical concepts, allowing you to see how these skills apply in areas like data analysis and network design.


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Popular Discrete Mathematics Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Electronics, Telecommunications, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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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, Computer Science, Probability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Unit Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Initiation à la théorie des distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Derivatives

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Visualization, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Initiation à la théorie des distributions: École Polytechnique
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique

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