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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, System Configuration, Technical Documentation, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Develop Talent and Coach for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Water in the Western United States

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Legal Research, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Business, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Strategies, Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Information Technology Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Database Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Open Source Technology, Web Applications, Mobile Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Deep Learning for Real Estate Price Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Property and Real Estate, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Real Estate, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Pinterest

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Collaboration, Project Portfolio Management, Driving engagement, Resourcefulness, Research

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • Linux Troubleshooting Fundamentals: Packt
  • Develop Talent and Coach for Success: Harvard Business Review
  • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
  • Geospatial Information Technology Essentials: L&T EduTech
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva
  • Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects: Scrimba

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