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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


  • N

    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

    ★ 4.6 (263) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Release Management, Incident Management, Service Level

    ★ 4.8 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Vendor Management, Change Management, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Forecasting, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Mediation, Collaboration, Leadership, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Analysis, Communication, Active Listening, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Pareto Chart, Market Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    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

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Self Service Technologies, Change Requests, Automation, Service Level, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Timelines, Project Schedules, Human Resources Management and Planning, Procurement

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Budgeting, Project Planning, Timelines, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Time Management, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations management courses

  • Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices: EDUCBA
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Managing Conflict: Logical Operations
  • Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues: West Virginia University
  • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech

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