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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


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    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Labor Relations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Content, Web Servers, Browser Compatibility, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Apache, Development Environment, Semantic Web, Software Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Matrix Management, Dataflow, Prioritization, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Legal Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Data Maintenance, Analytics, Event Monitoring, Service Level Agreement, System Support, Performance Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Finance & Risk Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Financial Forecasting, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, A/B Testing, Portfolio Risk, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Jupyter, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Applicant Tracking Systems, AI Enablement, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of General Utility Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Systems, Process Control, Water Quality, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Construction Engineering, Materials science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Cloud Accounting with Wave Apps: Analyze & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Dashboard, Sales Tax

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript: Logical Operations
  • Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement: SkillUp
  • Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App: Coursera
  • Quantitative Finance & Risk Modeling: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • AI Essentials: AI CERTs
  • AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance: Coursera
  • AI for Human Resources: AI CERTs

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