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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cost Reduction

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Scoping, Project Design, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Change Control, Project Planning, Cost Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Scheduling, Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Construction, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Timelines, Real Estate, Finance, Business Transformation, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Project & Process Management for a Tech-Driven Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Scoping, Dashboard, Risk Management, Program Management, Workflow Management, Project Management, Project Estimation, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Capacity Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Collaborative Software, Prioritization, Resource Management, Meeting Facilitation, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimizing AI System Operations and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Financial Forecasting, AI Security, Incident Management, Ansible, Operations, Budgeting, Cost Reduction, IT Automation, Data Management, Metadata Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Compliance Management, Cost Management, System Monitoring, Predictive Modeling, Financial Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Self Service Technologies, Change Requests, Automation, Service Level, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management

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

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Operations: Emory University
  • Project Management Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • Operational Purpose: University of Huddersfield
  • Construction Management: Columbia University
  • Project & Process Management for a Tech-Driven Workplace: PracticalGrowth
  • Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics: Coursera
  • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs
  • Optimizing AI System Operations and Costs: Coursera

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