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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Validation, Data Management

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    777 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

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    739 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Fraud detection, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

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    717 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Biomedical Technology, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Ideation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    768 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Model Training, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management, Environmental Management Systems, Service Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Sustainable Business, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Production Process

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    791 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management I

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Oral Expression, Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, B2B Sales

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    825 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Health Policy

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    640 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    773 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Store, Data Integration, Data Lakes, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Cloud Management, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Cost and Economics in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Cost Accounting, Supply And Demand, Economics, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Regression Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    696 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations: University of Minnesota
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine en Español: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Business of Product Management I: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington

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