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: Systems Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Engineering Management, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Project Management, Prototyping, Project Management Life Cycle, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Feasibility Studies, Financial Statements, Environmental Management Systems, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Operations Research, Project Risk Management, Team Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

  • Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

  • Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Dashboard, Target Market, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations Research, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Business Analytics

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Network Model, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Making, Team Building, Process Optimization, Case Studies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures

  • Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storytelling, Risk Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Financial Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Operations Research, Descriptive Analytics, Simulations, Project Planning, Random Forest Algorithm

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    École normale supérieure

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

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Debugging, Computational Logic, Algorithms