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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    Effective Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Goal-Oriented, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Planning, Delegation Skills, Multitasking, Personal Development, Resource Allocation, Negotiation, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Benchmarking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Sustainable Design, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Management of Marketing Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Media and Communications, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Product Requirements, Release Management, Project Schedules, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Information Management, Enterprise Security, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    664 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    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 Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    944 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    U

    University of Huddersfield

    MSc Management

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Research Methodologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Research Design, Research, Data Analysis, Self-Motivation, Business Management, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Effective Time Management: Logical Operations
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Management of Marketing Communications: University of Arizona
  • Agile Project Management: Packt
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google

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