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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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    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export

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    691 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Commands, File Systems

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    975 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    422 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Financial Management, Business Risk Management, Derivatives, Private Equity, Equities, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Governance, Loans, Return On Investment

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    887 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    828 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Data Processing, Data Mart, Unix Shell, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    444 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    575 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment, Prototyping, Product Quality (QA/QC), New Product Development, Laboratory Procedures, Statistical Process Controls, Product Design, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    498 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    437 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
  • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System

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Decision-making (9)

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