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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

    Accounts Payable and Receivable Workflow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Workflow Management, Payment Processing, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Business Process Automation, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Price Negotiation, Procurement, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Data Integrity, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Networking Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Business Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Consultative Approaches, Business Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Mitigation, Trend Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Contract Types and Terms

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Review, Risk Mitigation, Procurement, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Vendor Contracts, Purchasing, Technical Communication, Decision Making, Verification And Validation, Verbal Communication Skills, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management - Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Jenkins, Ansible, SonarQube, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, DevOps, Devops Tools, Automation, Quality Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Project Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Management, Scope Management, Requirements Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Risk Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Performance Tuning, System Programming, System Software, Unix, Hardware Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Facility Operations, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Driving engagement, Analytics, Data Management, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Digital Marketing Tools, Coordinating, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Timelines, Communication, Marketing Planning, Vocabulary, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Workflow Management: Coursera
  • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management: Packt
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Contract Types and Terms: Coursera
  • Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management - Jenkins: LearnKartS
  • Project Management: Project Foundations and Initiation: Logical Operations
  • Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management: Codio

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