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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


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Communications, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (355) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    NVIDIA

    AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, AI Orchestration, Infrastructure Architecture, AI Workflows, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Investment Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Risk Appetite, Finance, Equities, Business Ethics

    ★ 4.7 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Human Capital, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (527) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership

    ★ 4.6 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    ESSEC Business School

    Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Asset Management, Marketing, Revenue Forecasting, Demand Planning, Financial Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Stakeholder Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Target Market, Hospitality, Marketing Channel

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Peer Review, Credit Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Investments, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Employee Coaching, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, People Management, Influencing, Teamwork, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Staff Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Coaching, Project Management, Business Communication

    ★ 4.7 (617) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (244) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
  • Investment Management: University of Geneva
  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine

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