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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Motivation, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Information Assurance, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Retail Sales, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Self Service Technologies, Innovation, E-Commerce, Corporate Sustainability

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

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Control, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Program Implementation, Project Management, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership, Project Portfolio Management, Team Building, Scheduling, Project Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Process Management, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Variance Analysis

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

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Global Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Sustainable Business, Inventory Management System, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Decision-Making, Demand Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business Technologies, Forecasting

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Management Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Security, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Database Management, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Manipulation

    ★ 5 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Planning, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    ★ 4.7 (678) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Facility Operations, Events and Conferences, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Relationship Management, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Operations Management, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management, Workforce Development, Analysis, Business Strategy, Insurance Policies, Advertising

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Navigate Change and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Organizational Development, Adaptability, Team Performance Management, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Service Recovery, Performance Improvement, Innovation, Empathy, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Retail Marketing Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Foundations of Project Management: LearnKartS
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Global Supply Chain Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Management Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Fundamentals of Product Management: Board Infinity
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System

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