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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Human Resources, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, People Analytics

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure, Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Huddersfield

    Operational Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Personal Development, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Surveys, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Lead Generation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Project Management Software

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Predictive/Adaptive Method Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Scope Management, Change Control, Project Performance, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, User Story, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Applying Predictive and Adaptive Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Project Performance, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Vendor Management, Change Control, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Finance, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Lean Methodologies, Real Estate, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Accounting, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Transformation, Finance, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Management, Clinic Management Systems, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Standard Operating Procedure, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
  • Project Management: Life cycle and project planning: Politecnico di Milano
  • Operational Purpose: University of Huddersfield
  • Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics: Coursera
  • Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Project Management: Predictive/Adaptive Method Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • Project Management: Applying Predictive and Adaptive Methods: Logical Operations
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Construction Management: Columbia University

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