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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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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics

    4.6
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Airbus Beyond

    Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Inventory Control Systems, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Supply Management, Supply Chain Systems, Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Risk Mitigation, Supply And Demand, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أساسيات الإدارة الرشيقة | Lean Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de las Tecnologías de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, IT Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Operations, Enterprise Resource Planning, Quality Management, Customer Relationship Management, IT Infrastructure, Leadership and Management, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Budgeting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Gestión de Operaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Process Improvement, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management, Workflow Management, Process Management, Performance Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Strategy, Service Improvement, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Process Analysis, Capacity Management, Service Level, Resource Utilization, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Operations, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Planning, Financial Analysis

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

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    Microsoft

    Efficient Workflows and Sales Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Sales Management, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Scheduling, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Security, Quality Control

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management: Airbus Beyond
  • أساسيات الإدارة الرشيقة | Lean Management Fundamentals: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Administración de las Tecnologías de la Información: Universidad de Palermo
  • Project Planning and Execution Management: L&T EduTech
  • Gestión de Operaciones: IESE Business School
  • Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution: Northwestern University

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