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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Data Presentation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, Command-Line Interface, Design Research, Unix Shell, Usability, User Centered Design, Experience Design, Debugging, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Code Reusability

    4.7 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (24K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, Network Security, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation, Prompt Engineering

    4.7 stars, 50K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Cloud Management, Test Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Python Programming, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Program Development, Containerization, Unit Testing

    4.8 stars, 56K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (56K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Routing, DevSecOps, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation

    4.7 stars, 51K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (51K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, General Sales Practices, Service Management

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Process Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Process Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Service Level, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management

    4.7 stars, 30K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Habit Formation, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Compassion, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Psychology, Productivity, Time Management, Prioritization, Action Oriented, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 40K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Migration, Data Store, MySQL, Data Management, Data Architecture, Databases, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 19K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 35K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (35K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr: Google Cloud
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
  • Operations Management: Organization and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University

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