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.
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Experience, Persona Development, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, System Configuration, Automation, Incident Management, Software Installation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Presentation, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Research, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Applications, Database Systems, Data Store, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Database Design, Distributed Computing, SQL, Scalability, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen Methodology, Supplier Quality Management, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Customer experience improvement, Employee Engagement, Supplier Relationship Management, Statistical Process Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks