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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


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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    233 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Organizational Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Analysis, Operations Management, Resource Management, Case Studies

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    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    651 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Materials Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning, Case Studies, Personal protective equipment, Operational Efficiency, Capacity Management, Business Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Solution Delivery

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitLab, Continuous Delivery, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, IT Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Automation, Unit Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner

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Supply Chain (10)
Decision-making (9)

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