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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


  • S

    Starweaver

    Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment

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

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership

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

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    Credit offered
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Compliance Management, Project Risk Management, Capital Markets

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis Tools

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • H

    Howard University

    Project Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Closure

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Innovation

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Case Studies, Plan Execution, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Performance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Food & Beverage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Growth Strategies, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Stakeholder Management : Starweaver
  • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Change Management: Packt
  • Project Management Essentials: Howard University
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
  • Performance Management: Packt
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System

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