Operations Research

Operations Research is a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. Coursera's Operations Research catalogue teaches you about the process of using mathematical models, statistics, and algorithms to aid in decision-making for complex real-world problems. You'll learn everything from formulating linear programming problems, applying dynamic programming, understanding queuing theory, to mastering the intricacies of network models. Furthermore, you'll gain knowledge on the application of these techniques in various sectors such as logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, and service operations, aiding you in optimizing resources and making informed business decisions.
9credentials
3online degrees
36courses

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    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

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    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Operations Research, NumPy, Demand Planning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Operations Research, Machine Learning, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Methods

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Systems Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, Operations Research, Analysis, Demand Planning, Network Analysis, Econometrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability

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    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Network Routing, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Capacity Management, Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

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    École normale supérieure

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Python Programming, Decision Making, Mathematical Software, Cloud Computing

  • Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation

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    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Supply Chain, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Computer Programming, Data Structures

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