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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Construction, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Cost Estimation, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Change Orders, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, General Construction and Construction Labor, Facility Management, Leadership Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Google Workspace, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Operations, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Product Design
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Change Control, Project Performance, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Supplier Performance Management, Scope Management, Risk Control, Change Requests, Procurement, Contract Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Operations, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Materials Management, Scheduling, Production Line, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Monitoring, Material Requirements Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Portfolio Management, Facility Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Quality Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Six Sigma Methodology, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Design, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Change Control, Project Planning, Cost Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Scheduling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retail Banking, Bank Regulations, Customer Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Loan Origination, Commercial Lending, Banking Services, Banking, Loan Documentation, Consumer Lending, Deposit Accounts, Mortgage Loans, Data-Driven Marketing, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, General Lending, Service Design, Financial Inclusion, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Banking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Cash Flows, Real Estate, Finance, Business Transformation, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months