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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


  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Resource Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Sustainability, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    564 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    561 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    590 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Oral Expression, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    615 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Performance Metric, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    986 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Open Source Technology, Data Transformation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    480 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    814 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Finance

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    898 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Branding, Statistical Analysis, Brand Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    802 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Wealth Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    763 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Production Machine Learning Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Model Training, Systems Design, Tensorflow, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Dependency Analysis, Data Pipelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Introdução ao Marketing Analítico: Insper

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