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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


  • P

    Packt

    Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manual Testing and Defect Management

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Browser Compatibility, Regression Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Usability, Test Execution Engine, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, Jira (Software), Functional Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Planning, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Drug Development and Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Informed Consent, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmacology, Clinical Data Management, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Safety, Research, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Technical Writing, Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Analytical Skills, Investigation, Research Design, AI literacy, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, English Language, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Corporate Action Lifecycle for Finance Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Equities, Operational Risk, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Finance, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Events and Conferences, Operations Management, Operations, On-The-Job Training, Operations Support Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Kernel Programming: Concurrency and Sync

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Linux Administration, Embedded Software, Linux, System Software, Linux Commands, Debugging, Linux Servers, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Microarchitecture, Scalability, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Data Integrity, Data Sharing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications, Personal Integrity, Data Sharing, Professionalism, Data Ethics, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.9 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Psychological Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Psychology, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Systems Development, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Computer Science, OSI Models, Data Store, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Network Protocols, Software Development

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

  • Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals: Packt
  • Manual Testing and Defect Management: Microsoft
  • Drug Development and Clinical Research: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Corporate Action Lifecycle for Finance Roles: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Linux Kernel Programming: Concurrency and Sync: Packt
  • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Foundations of Psychological Research Methods: Sage Publications
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta

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