By the end of this course, learners will be able to define core production concepts, differentiate product and process types, apply inventory and scheduling models, analyze break-even decisions, evaluate project management tools, and optimize quality and lean practices.

Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize
Ends soon! Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
15 reviews
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply MRP, PERT, and CPM in production planning.
Evaluate inventory, scheduling, and quality models.
Optimize operations using TQM, JIT, and Lean tools.
Skills you'll gain
- Operational Efficiency
- Quality Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Operations Management
- Production Process
- Inventory Control
- Production Management
- Scheduling
- Material Requirements Planning
- Production Planning
- Business Operations
- Inventory Management
- Production Schedule
- Production Line
- Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
Tools you'll learn
Details to know

Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Explore more from Business Essentials
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Status: PreviewTechnical University of Munich (TUM)
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Status: Free TrialSimplilearn
Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
93.33%
- 4 stars
6.66%
- 3 stars
0%
- 2 stars
0%
- 1 star
0%
Showing 3 of 15
DP
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
More numerical problems or case studies would add depth.
SV
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
This course offers high-quality video lessons with clear and practical examples.
CT
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
The focus on application and analysis helps learners understand how operational decisions are made.





