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Operations Management Courses

Operations management courses can help you learn process optimization, supply chain management, inventory control, and quality assurance. You can build skills in resource allocation, project scheduling, and performance measurement. Many courses introduce tools like Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and software for managing logistics and production workflows, showing how these skills can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in various operational contexts.


Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    653 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    491 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Merchandising

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Merchandise Displays, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Planogram, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Selling Techniques, Customer Insights, Analysis, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    768 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    313 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Systems Of Measurement

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Intermedio I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, FinTech, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants: IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Web Application Development: Basic Concepts: University of New Mexico
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM

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