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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Laboratory Research, Experimentation, Machine Controls, Process Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Advocacy, Influencing, Empowerment, Culture, Innovation

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization, Data Store, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Application Frameworks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Social Impact

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration

    ★ 4.7 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Accounting, Financial Systems, Resource Consumption Accounting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Governance, Climate Change Programs, International Relations

    ★ 4.9 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    High Performing PMOs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Implementation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Agile Methodology, Project Performance, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Green Building Assessment & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Environmental Issue, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus

    ★ 4.8 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Negotiation, Business Workflow Analysis, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Conflict Management, Talent Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

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

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Integrations, Corporate Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Governance, Data Governance

    ★ 4.2 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Material Extrusion: Arizona State University
  • Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior: Northeastern University
  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • High Performing PMOs: Microsoft
  • Green Building Assessment & Certification: L&T EduTech
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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