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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


  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Patient Preparation, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Standard Operating Procedure, Clinical Documentation, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, IT Management, IT Automation, Change Requests, Automation, Problem Solving, Data Integration, Design, Order Fulfillment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Healthcare Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management Systems, Process Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Project Management for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Leadership, Scheduling, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Communication Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Project Performance, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Risk Control, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Implementation, Project Accounting, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Technology Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Predictive/Adaptive Method Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Scope Management, Change Control, Project Performance, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, User Story, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, IT Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Computing Platforms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow: Coursera
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn
  • Practical Project Management for Managers: Coursera
  • Project Planning and Execution Management: L&T EduTech
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
  • AWS: Network Management and Operations: Whizlabs

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