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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

    Coursera

    Test Management in Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

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

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Product Management, Visión y Estrategia

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Strategic Marketing, Revenue Management, Promotional Strategies, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Marketing Channel, Strategic Planning, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Investment Banking, Markets & Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Banking Services, Risk Management, Finance, Securities (Finance), Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Regulations, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Financial Sales, Capital Markets, Return On Investment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Relational Databases, File I/O, File Management, Data Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Access, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    ★ 3.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Red Hat

    OpenStack Administration: Control Plane Management

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Service Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Big Data Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Scalability, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Metadata Management, IT Security Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Big Data, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Commercialization, Product Management, AI Enablement, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, AI literacy, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Supply Chain Management for E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Optimization, Customer experience improvement, Automation

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

  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation, Communication Planning

    ★ 4.7 (242) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Customer Retention, Product Planning, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Revenue Management, Business Metrics, Financial Statements, Brand Loyalty, Financial Acumen, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Commercialization

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

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

  • Test Management in Software Testing: Coursera
  • Product Management, Visión y Estrategia: Universidad de Palermo
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Analyze Investment Banking, Markets & Asset Management: EDUCBA
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM
  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • OpenStack Administration: Control Plane Management: Red Hat
  • Big Data Management and Optimization: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
  • Supply Chain Management for E-commerce: Starweaver

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