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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Operations Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Production Process, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Analysis, Logistics, Internal Communications, Process Analysis, Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Operations Systems Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Management, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Research Reports, Model Optimization, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Project Design, Machine Learning, Business Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (728) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Systems Integration, Internal Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions

    ★ 4.6 (386) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Supply Chain & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Management, Operations, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Production Management, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Quality Management Systems, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Operational Excellence, Scheduling, Production Planning, Quality Control, Production Process, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations & Closing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, B2B Sales, Sales Process, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Enterprise Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, Sales, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Product Design

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Driving Operational Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Process Management, Resource Planning, Return On Investment, Capacity Management, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience improvement

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Operations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Sustainable Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Operations Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Operations Systems Excellence: University of London
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems : Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Supply Chain & Operations: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Operations & Closing Skills: Coursera
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania

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