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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.


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Popular Operations Research Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Data Security, Network Analysis, Firewall

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829)

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Transaction Processing, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Stored Procedure, SQL, Integration Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Data Integrity, Databases, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, System Programming, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economic Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Starweaver

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Cost Reduction, Innovation, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Large Language Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dell

    Develop with Dell: IT Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Sales, Technical Sales, Data Centers, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Market Research, Sales Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Outside Sales

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, System Configuration, Technical Documentation, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Water in the Western United States

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Legal Research, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Databases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201): Packt
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Pearson
  • Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy: National Taiwan University
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera
  • Develop with Dell: IT Sales: Dell
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Linux Troubleshooting Fundamentals: Packt
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder

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Decision-making (9)

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