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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5 stars, 710 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (710) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management

    4.6 stars, 595 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (595) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Architecture, Software Systems

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Coaching, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Proactivity

    4.8 stars, 511 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 218 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (218) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Communication, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity

    4.6 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (150) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Integration, Data Processing, grep, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Web Services, Data Analysis, Data Structures

    4.3 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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 stars, 651 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Hedge Accounting, Supplier Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Talent Management

    4.6 stars, 119 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (119) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 942 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (942) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    International Business II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Market Trend

    4.7 stars, 800 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (800) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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