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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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    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Operations, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Materials Management, Scheduling, Production Line, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Management

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    Northwestern University

    Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operations Management, Procurement, Business Operations, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Asset Management, Supply Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Supplier Relationship Management, Investment Management, Capacity Management, Planning

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Project Performance, Performance Measurement

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Performance Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Inventory Control, Waste Minimization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Patient Preparation, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Standard Operating Procedure, Clinical Documentation, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

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    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Operations Management, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Teams, Procurements, and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Team Management, Project Management, Procurement, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Project Scoping, Purchasing, Scope Management, People Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Control, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Change Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Monitoring Key Project Elements

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Cost Control, Quality Control, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Quality Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Control, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Cost Reduction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Project Planning, Estimation, Project Management, Resource Planning, Time Management, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

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