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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Software Development, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Project Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Product Management, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Product Development, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Real Estate Property Management

    Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Management, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Risk Management, Project Management, Communication Planning, Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management)

    ★ 4.7 (31K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Restaurant Operation, Restaurant Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Customer Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Hospitality and Food Services, Trend Analysis, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Team Building, Team Management, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Risk Management and Financial Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

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

  • C

    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Model Optimization, Equities, Securities (Finance), Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Scheduling, Workflow Management, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.7 (388) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Business Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Consultative Approaches, Business Leadership, Contingency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Cryptography

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Change Management for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Knowledge Transfer, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Operations, Marketing, Advertising, Process Design, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Lean Methodologies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Program Management: Microsoft
  • Advanced Project Management and Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Real Estate Property Management: Coursera
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management : Dubai College of Tourism
  • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization: Starweaver
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security Operations: ISC2

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