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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


  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Surveys, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Document Management, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Community Organizing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Software As A Service, Private Cloud, DevOps, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Credit Risk Modeling - IT Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Trend Analysis, Bankruptcies

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Hazard Analysis, Physics

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Laravel From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Database Management, UI Components, PostgreSQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Authentications, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using gsutil to Perform Operations on Buckets and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, File Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Storage Technologies, Public Cloud, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scientific Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Histogram, Data Processing, Numerical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera
  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University : University of Michigan
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Edureka
  • Network Management Approaches: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS): Codio
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection: Coursera
  • Advanced Credit Risk Modeling - IT Sector: EDUCBA
  • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • Laravel From Scratch: Packt

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