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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

    Pod Management with Kubernetes: Run containerized workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, DevOps, Application Deployment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Kanban Principles, Process Management, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Service Level Agreement, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Service Level, Quality Improvement, Procedure Development, Capacity Management, Expectation Management, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Productivity, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Innovation, Operational Efficiency

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Plan Execution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    783 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Management in Basecamp: Make a project plan

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Schedules, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, Resource Management, Kanban Principles, Prioritization, Internal Communications

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Project Management Essentials: Lead Projects with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Engagement, Expectation Management, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Communications, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Resource Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Resource Allocation, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Cost Estimation, Project Planning, Team Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    GKE Routing and IP Address Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manager Toolkit: Learn Key Skills for Management Success

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Time Management, Team Management, Prioritization, Team Building, People Management, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, IT Management, Business Relationship Management, Hospitality Services, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, Process Optimization, People Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    農企業管理學 (Agribusiness Management)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Production Management, Production Process, Production Planning, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Provisioning, User Accounts, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), OAuth, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pod Management with Kubernetes: Run containerized workloads: Coursera
  • Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work: PracticalGrowth
  • AI agents and creator tools for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Project Management in Basecamp: Make a project plan: Coursera
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Project Management Essentials: Lead Projects with Confidence: Packt
  • GKE Routing and IP Address Management: Google Cloud
  • Manager Toolkit: Learn Key Skills for Management Success: Coursera
  • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA

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