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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


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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Applying Predictive and Adaptive Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Project Performance, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Vendor Management, Change Control, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimizing AI System Operations and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Financial Forecasting, Incident Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Data Management, Metadata Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Incident Response, Automation, Compliance Management, Event Monitoring, Cost Management, System Monitoring, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Financial Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operations Management, Procurement, Business Operations, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Asset Management, Supply Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Supplier Relationship Management, Investment Management, Capacity Management, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, IT Management, IT Automation, Change Requests, Automation, Problem Solving, Data Integration, Design, Order Fulfillment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Project Performance, Performance Measurement

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Risk Control, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Implementation, Project Accounting, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Healthcare Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management Systems, Process Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Operations Management, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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