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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

    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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Operational Performance Management, Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    679 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Information Technology

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, IT Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Computing Platforms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    163 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Configuration Management, IT Management, IT Automation, Change Requests, Automation, Problem Solving, Data Integration, Design, Order Fulfillment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Project Management for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Leadership, Scheduling, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Communication Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    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 Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    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, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Cost Reduction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Healthcare Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management Systems, Process Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Managing Uncertainty and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, User Story, Communication Planning, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Project Management, Project Planning, Backlogs, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow: Coursera
  • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
  • Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope: Logical Operations
  • ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices: EDUCBA
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Practical Project Management for Managers: Coursera
  • Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling: Logical Operations
  • Project Management: Monitoring Key Project Elements: Logical Operations

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