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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación auténtica

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Innovation, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    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, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Engineering, Construction Inspection, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Stormwater Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Finite Element Methods, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, R Programming, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Correlation Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

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    P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Financial Market, Accounting Records, Purchasing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Operating Cost, Cost Estimation, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Business Reporting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Perplexity.AI for Beginners: AI-Powered Search

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    CertNexus

    Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Evaluación auténtica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones: Universidades Anáhuac
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • Perplexity.AI for Beginners: AI-Powered Search: Coursera
  • Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World: University of Florida

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