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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.


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Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Cash Management, Business Process Reengineering, Payment Processing, Product Quality (QA/QC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Central Banks and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy, Medication Dispensation, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Adaptation in Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Social Justice, Empathy, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Study Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Blended Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
  • Sourcing Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Central Banks and Monetary Policy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
  • CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing: Packt
  • Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut: University of Virginia
  • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Innovation Career Lessons from a Master: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne

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