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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at 10 hours a week
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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
- Project Schedules
- Inventory Control
- Production Management
- Quality Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Statistical Process Controls
- Business Operations
- Scheduling
- Capacity Planning
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Process
- Production Schedule
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Management
- Process Analysis
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Material Requirements Planning
- Quality Management
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Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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October 2025
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CC
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Key areas such as process analysis, capacity planning, inventory control, and optimization are explained clearly.
DP
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
More numerical problems or case studies would add depth.
AR
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
The course provides deep knowledge in a simple way. The videos are clear, and the learning material is well organized.
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