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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


  • P

    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Journals, Database Software, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Issue, Investments, Return On Investment, Loans, Risk Management, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Threat Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Systems Administration, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Koç University

    Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Lakes, Model Deployment, Apache Kafka, Data Governance, Cloud Engineering, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Database Development, Data Warehousing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Design, Public Administration, Social and Human Services, Community Development, Public Policies, Experimentation, Public Affairs, User Research, Case Studies, User Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Natural Gas Production and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pump Stations, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Technology & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Problem Solving, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Proposal Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Technology Strategies, User Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
  • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
  • Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators: Koç University
  • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
  • Natural Gas Production and Processing: L&T EduTech
  • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
  • CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing: Packt

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