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Operations Management Courses

Operations management courses can help you learn process optimization, supply chain management, inventory control, and quality assurance. You can build skills in resource allocation, project scheduling, and performance measurement. Many courses introduce tools like Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and software for managing logistics and production workflows, showing how these skills can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in various operational contexts.

Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Capitals Coalition

    Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Case Studies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (160) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Business Analytics, Data Architecture, Analytical Skills, Data Storage Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (592) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Deepseek, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Automation, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Context Management, Gmail, Software Installation

    ★ 4.1 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Gross Profit, Operational Efficiency, Operating Expense, Corporate Finance, Expense Management

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, International Relations, Mediation, Arbitration, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Adjudication, Political Sciences, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

    ★ 4.9 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    ★ 4.8 (75) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Design Research, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    ★ 4.5 (133) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Engineering Management, Visionary, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Production Process, Quality Management Systems, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Microbiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Product Testing

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Tax, Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Audit Working Papers, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, Invoicing, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Processing, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis

    ★ 2.7 (16) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System
  • Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N : Board Infinity
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104): Packt
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder

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