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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


  • D
    S

    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning

    4.9 stars, 39K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 101K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (101K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Cost Benefit Analysis, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Transportation Operations, Strategic Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Decision Making, Operational Efficiency, Decision Tree Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Excel Formulas, Supply Chain, Business Modeling, Logistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Focus Group, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Business Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Synthesis, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Discussion Facilitation, Data Storytelling, Market Research, Proposal Development, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Proposal Writing

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management

    4.7 stars, 30K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Development, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Business Technologies

    4.6 stars, 419 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Devops Tools, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

    4.6 stars, 66K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (66K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    4.5 stars, 264 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (264) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

    4.8 stars, 43K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (43K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Prompt, RAG & Evaluation Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, Model Training, Decision Intelligence, Verification And Validation, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Development Testing, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Science, Data Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Cloud Management, Test Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Python Programming, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Program Development, Containerization, Unit Testing

    4.8 stars, 56K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (56K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Operations Systems Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Performance Management, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Management, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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