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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Maintainability, Debugging, System Monitoring, Data Processing, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Water Quality, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Climate Change Adaptation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Integrity, PostgreSQL, Conceptual Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Structure, Governance, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Leadership, Program Management, Leadership, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Leadership, Research Design, Research, Data Analysis, Self-Motivation, Digital Media Strategy, Business Management, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Resilience, Smart Goals, Organizational Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, People Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Leadership, Inventory Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Closure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Requirements Management, Innovation, Leadership, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks