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Operations Management Courses

Operations management courses can help you learn process optimization, supply chain management, inventory control, and quality assurance. You can build skills in resource allocation, project scheduling, and performance measurement. Many courses introduce tools like Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and software for managing logistics and production workflows, showing how these skills can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in various operational contexts.

Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.7 (442) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Human Capital in Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Retail Store Operations, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Compensation and Benefits, Staff Management, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.7 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.9 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI powered creativity, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (650) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Transforma tu mente para superar obstáculos en el aprendizaje y descubrir tu potencial oculto.

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Mentorship, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Blended Learning, Prioritization

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Decision Making, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (917) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Django (Web Framework), Database Application, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Administration, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Management, SQL, Database Theory, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Frontend Integration, Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications, Back-End Web Development

    ★ 4.5 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Systems, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset

    ★ 4.7 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (630) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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