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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


  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Inventory Control Systems, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Supply Management, Supply Chain Systems, Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Risk Mitigation, Supply And Demand, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, IT Management, IT Automation, Change Requests, Automation, Problem Solving, Data Integration, Design, Order Fulfillment

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Branding, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics Management, Order Delivery, Business Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Patient Preparation, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Standard Operating Procedure, Clinical Documentation, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, IT Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Computing Platforms

    ★ 4.8 (157) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics

    ★ 4.3 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Practical Project Management for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Leadership, Scheduling, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Communication Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Northwestern University

    Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operations Management, Procurement, Business Operations, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Asset Management, Supply Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Supplier Relationship Management, Investment Management, Capacity Management, Planning

    ★ 4.6 (264) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Information Technology

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Operational Risk Management | US and UK Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Modeling, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Loss Prevention, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Internal Controls

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Operations, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Purchasing, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain Planning, Change Management, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Managing and Closing Successfully

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Management Life Cycle, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Management, Performance Reporting, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Change Requests, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Plan Execution, Report Writing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management: Airbus Beyond
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow: Coursera
  • ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices: EDUCBA
  • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn
  • Practical Project Management for Managers: Coursera
  • Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution: Northwestern University
  • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
  • Operational Risk Management | US and UK Markets: EDUCBA

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