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Operations Management Courses

Operations management courses can help you learn process optimization, supply chain management, inventory control, and quality assurance. You can build skills in resource allocation, project scheduling, and performance measurement. Many courses introduce tools like Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and software for managing logistics and production workflows, showing how these skills can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in various operational contexts.


Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Innovation, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    337 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Business Consulting, Generative AI, Data Management, Leadership Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Reading Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Business Acumen, Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, AI Personalization, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, IBM Cloud, AI Enablement, Brainstorming, LLM Application, New Business Development, Business Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    724 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Reading Financial Statements: Corporate Finance Institute
  • GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists: Coursera
  • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder

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