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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


  • P

    Packt

    IT Service Management: Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Service Management, Digital Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Management Training And Development, People Development, Business Transformation, Information Technology, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Professional Networking, Value Propositions, Business Operations, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Operational Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Personal Development, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Stakeholder Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Requirements, Gap Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project - Monitoring and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Performance, Purchasing, Project Controls, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Supply Management, Subcontracting, Supplier Management, Quality Monitoring, Quality Improvement, Vendor Management

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Project Resources, Changes, and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Project Scoping, Change Control, Change Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Dependency Analysis, Resource Planning, Scope Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Report Writing, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Waterfall Methodology, Performance Metric, Resource Utilization, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, Dashboard Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Finance for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Analysis, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Workforce Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Six Sigma Methodology, Operations, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operations Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Project Execution and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Implementation, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Change Control, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Composure, Leadership, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Analysis, Communication, Active Listening, Program Implementation, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IT Service Management: Career Guide: Packt
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Operational Purpose: University of Huddersfield
  • Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success: Northeastern University
  • Project - Monitoring and Control: L&T EduTech
  • Manage Project Resources, Changes, and Performance: Coursera
  • Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance: IBM
  • Finance for Managers: IESE Business School
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Workforce Productivity: Coursera

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