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.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Time Management, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Metric, Business Workflow Analysis, Software Development Tools, Performance Improvement, Performance Measurement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Risking, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Power BI, AI Workflows, Accounting and Finance Software, Regulatory Compliance, Automation, Financial Data, Wealth Management, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Data Processing, Finance, Workflow Management, General Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Capacity Management, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Accounting, Budget Management, Small Business Accounting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement, Team Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Decision Making, AI Enablement, Continuous Deployment, Project Management Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Release Management, Project Planning, Predictive Modeling, A/B Testing, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Algorithms, Experimentation, Advanced Analytics, Procedure Development, Product Planning, Product Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Containerization, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Document Management, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Technical Analysis, Real Time Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months