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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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Using Surveys To Improve Your Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Customer Insights, User Research, Research Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Client Support, Interrigatories

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, IT Automation, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Time Management, Prioritization, Psychology, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Impulsando servicios integrales de agua y saneamiento rural

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Quality, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Works, Social Work, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Define Research Objectives & Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Smart Goals, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Priorities, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, AI literacy, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Communications, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Retail Sales Psychology: The Essentials of Selling More

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Overcoming Objections, Consumer Behaviour, Sales, Storytelling, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Process, Customer Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Analysis, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Hardening, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Image Quality, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Linux, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Data Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Neural Models and Machine Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using Surveys To Improve Your Customer Service: Alex Genadinik
  • Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly: Coursera
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Impulsando servicios integrales de agua y saneamiento rural: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Define Research Objectives & Methods: Coursera
  • Retail Sales Psychology: The Essentials of Selling More: STARWEAVER
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 3: Pearson

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