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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.


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Popular Operations Management Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Product Management: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Testing, Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Product Development, New Product Development, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Product Strategy, Market Intelligence, Marketing Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Project Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google People Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Relationship Management, Resource Management, AI Enablement, Empowerment, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HRCI

    Compliance and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Continuity, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Human Resources Management and Planning, Legal Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Services, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking, Financial Regulation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Product Management: Capstone Project: IBM
  • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
  • Project Risk Management: Coursera
  • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera
  • Google People Management Essentials: Google
  • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Risk Management: University of California, Irvine

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