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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Workplace inclusivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Culture, Leadership Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, OpenShift, Docker (Software), CI/CD, DevOps, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Scalability, Microservices, YAML

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Managing Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Matrix Algebra for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Computational Logic

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    800 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Supply Chain Planning, Commercial Laws, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Shipping and Receiving, B2B Sales, Market Opportunities, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Development, Accounting Systems, World History, Business Economics, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    536 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Mart, Database Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    713 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift: IBM
  • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Managing Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Matrix Algebra for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project: Microsoft

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