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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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    IE Business School

    Estrategia de precios

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Market Dynamics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Estimation, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Customer Insights, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Market Data

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Leadership Development, New Business Development, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Financial Reporting, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Writing, Equities, Concision, Financial Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Target Audience, Data Science, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, R Programming, Logistic Regression

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Motion Arguments, Decision Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Legal Hearings, Media and Communications, Appeals, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, De-escalation Techniques, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Research, Case Law

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Quality, Social Media Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, LLM Application, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Fraud detection, Reinforcement Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Unsupervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Opportunity Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Enablement, Order Management Systems, Product Knowledge, Product Lining, Order Processing, Product Assortment, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Account Management, Kanban Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Estrategia de precios: IE Business School
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure: EDUCBA
  • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • AI Essentials: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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