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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


  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Gender Equality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Health Equity, Sociology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Statistical Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Inference, Data Wrangling, Big Data, Model Deployment, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, Plant Operations and Management, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, AI Personalization, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Investigation, Writing, European History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping, Memory Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Model Evaluation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Fixed Asset, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Operating Expense, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Gender Equality: University of Western Australia
  • SAS Statistical Business Analyst: SAS
  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • How Diffusion Models Work: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio

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