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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


  • 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

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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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  • M

    Microsoft

    Program Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Program Implementation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration

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

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Communication Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Culture, Positivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Marketing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Branding, Marketing Management, Product Lining, Marketing Planning, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Product Planning, Product Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Target Audience

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Document Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Project Planning

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Risk Appetite, Financial Market, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Program Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.9 (101K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (67) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
  • Program Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Agile Project Management: Google
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Marketing Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Google Stakeholder Management: Google
  • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva

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