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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Coordinating, Leadership, Job Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Disaster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emergency Response, Mitigation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Community Development, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Remote Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Coaching, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Conflict Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Team Collaboration, Composure, Communication Strategies, Safety Culture, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting, Cost Estimation

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Experience Design, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Sprint Retrospectives, Driving engagement, Service Recovery, Digital Transformation, Application Design, Drive Engagement, Computing Platforms, Data Store, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Solution Delivery, Product Management, System Implementation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting

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    304 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Strategic Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Data Analysis Software, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Workflow Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accruals, Cash Flows, Storytelling, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Asset Management, Analytics, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Implementation & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Plan Execution, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
  • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
  • AI and Disaster Management: DeepLearning.AI
  • Remote Team Management: SkillUp
  • Conflict Management Essentials : Starweaver
  • Foundations of Project Management: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Platform Product Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • Strategic Product Management: Board Infinity

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