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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


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    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Consultative Approaches, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Agile Project Management

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Marketing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Marketing Management, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Market Share, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Competitive Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Project Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, User Story, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Recruitment, Leadership

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Requirements Management, Innovation, Leadership, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

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

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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Management in Construction

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Program Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership and Management, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Agile Project Management: Google
  • Marketing Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Project Management Capstone: IBM
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Google Stakeholder Management: Google
  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
  • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech

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Decision-making (9)

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