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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I
    U
    I

    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management

    ★ 4.6 (118K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Material Requirements Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.5 (603) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operations, Revenue Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement, Operational Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Organizational Strategy, Service Management, Service Level

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Probability

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.9 (124K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Capacity Management

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Stock Valuation with Dividend Discount Model

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Business Valuation, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Data

    ★ 4.5 (195) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science Foundations: IBM
  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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