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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

    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology

    ★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Consulting Tools and Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Business Research, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Gap Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (414) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Digital Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Business Analysis Tools, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Design Software, Digital Design, IT Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Technology Strategies, Information Technology

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health

    ★ 4.7 (468) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Opportunities, Marketing Budgets, Business Analytics, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting, Prioritization

    ★ 4.8 (289) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning

    ★ 4.2 (287) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Innovation, Focus Group, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics

    ★ 4.7 (84) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (323) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Public History, Architecture and Construction, World History, Research, Culture, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (410) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Adjudication, Court Systems, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public History, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (286) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Consulting Tools and Tips: Emory University
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women : Goldman Sachs
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University

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