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

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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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
- Materials Management
- Quality Management
- Business Operations
- Production Line
- Scheduling
- Operations
- Production Schedule
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Manufacturing Operations
- Material Requirements Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Management
- Production Management
- Inventory Control
- Production Process
- Operations Management
- Lean Manufacturing
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Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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RD
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
The lessons are easy to understand and the explanation is very clear.
SK
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Video quality is good and concepts are easy to understand.
AK
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Overall, a valuable course for learning how to apply, analyze, and optimize production and operations effectively.
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