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Operations Research Courses

Operations Research courses can help you learn optimization techniques, simulation modeling, decision analysis, and linear programming. You can build skills in data analysis, resource allocation, and risk assessment to improve efficiency in various sectors. Many courses introduce tools like Excel Solver, MATLAB, and Python libraries that facilitate complex problem-solving and data visualization, enabling you to apply these skills in practical work such as supply chain management, logistics, and production planning.

Popular Operations Research Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, Market Data, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Demography, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies, Fiscal Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Operational Databases, SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Integrity, Data Access, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Communication

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Priorities, Commercialization, Ideation, Prioritization, New Product Development, Strategic Prioritization, Entrepreneurship

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Statistical Reporting, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling & Valuation: Analyze & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Expense Management, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Operating Expense, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Asset Management, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Forecasting, Equities, Capital Expenditure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Community Outreach

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Support Individual Growth and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Equities, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Capital Expenditure, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Modeling, Finance, Corporate Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
  • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
  • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
  • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation: Analyze & Forecast: EDUCBA
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University

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