• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Operations Research

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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Retail Management: Analyze, Plan & Strategize

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Product Assortment, Promotional Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Operations Management, Financial Management, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Performance marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, HubSpot CRM, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Marketo, Marketing Automation, Content Optimization, Email Marketing, Canva (Software), Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data, Report Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Technology Solutions, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Formal Learning, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Tactfulness, Professional Development, Branding, Virtual Teams, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Variance Analysis, Fraud detection, Expense Management, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Record Keeping, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Data Validation, Payroll Systems, Expense Reports, Financial Statements, Payroll Processing, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cost Control, Budget Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cost Containment, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Operating Cost, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Data

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…281282283…562

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

  • Retail Management: Analyze, Plan & Strategize: EDUCBA
  • Marketing Specialist: Coursera
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2): Peking University
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips: Coursera
  • Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management: Coursera
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan

Skills you can learn in Business Strategy

Modeling (25)
Market (economics) (21)
Plan (19)
Planning (16)
Strategic Management (16)
Business Model (13)
Operations Management (13)
Analytics (12)
Evaluation (12)
Project Management (11)
Supply Chain (10)
Decision-making (9)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok