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Operations Management Courses

Operations management courses cover topics like supply chain management, process optimization, quality control, and inventory management. You can learn how to analyze workflows, implement lean methodologies, and use tools like Six Sigma to improve efficiency. These courses often explore strategies for resource allocation and performance measurement to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Introduction to Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Corporate Communications, Tactfulness, Organizational Change, Communication, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Change Management, Decision Making, Process Design, Process Analysis, Conflict Management, Accountability, Coordination

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Process Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.6 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Logistics and Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory and Warehousing, Material Handling, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation Management, Inventory Control Systems, Transportation Operations, Inventory Control, Materials Management, Warehouse Operations, Warehouse Management, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

    4.9 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (79) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Supply Chain & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Operations, Revenue Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Design, Supply Management, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (92) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Operations Management, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Operations, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Coordination, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Operational planning and problem solving

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Resource Allocation, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Coordinating, Budget Management, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Operational Performance Management, Project Planning, Operational Efficiency, Budgeting, Process Improvement, Cost Estimation, Dependency Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Discussion Facilitation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Project Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Performance Measurement, Automation, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Generative AI, Systems Integration, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 47 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Training Programs, Sales Training, Account Management, Sales, Training and Development, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Compensation Analysis, Budgeting, Compensation Management, Cost Control

    4.5 stars, 452 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (452) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Driving Operational Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Business Process Management, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Customer experience improvement

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Operations Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Operational Analysis, Operational Excellence, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Operations, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics, Quality Management Systems

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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How to choose the right Operations Management course

Start with what you want to learn in Operations Management. If you're interested in Lean principles, choose courses covering Lean Six Sigma, process improvement techniques, and waste reduction strategies. If you're focused on supply chain management, check for courses that include inventory management, logistics optimization, and demand forecasting techniques.

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