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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Cost Benefit Analysis, Working Capital, Performance Analysis

    ★ 3.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Logistics Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory and Warehousing, Order Delivery, Transportation Operations, Order Fulfillment, Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Cash Flows, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Unix System Basics

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, File Systems, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Shell Script, File Management, Data Storage

    ★ 4.4 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    A General Approach to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 4.9 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Management, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Project Schedules, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Action Oriented, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Oriented

    ★ 4.4 (85) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Environment Health And Safety, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Legal Strategy, Case Studies

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    The Diversity of Exoplanets

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.7 (104) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Inclusive Analytic Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Research, Diversity Awareness, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Research Methodologies, Business Analytics, Data Synthesis, Statistical Inference, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
  • Logistics Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Unix System Basics: Codio
  • A General Approach to Risk Management: Kennesaw State University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera
  • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano
  • The Diversity of Exoplanets: University of Geneva
  • Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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