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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Ethics, Change Management, Cash Flows, Sprint Retrospectives, Accounting, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Information Management, Enterprise Security, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Coaching, Teamwork, Organizational Development, Employee Coaching, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Communication, Productivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Remote Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Becoming a Sports Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Insurance, Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Forex, Derivatives & Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Effective Management: Essential Manager Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, Delegation Skills, Constructive Feedback, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Team Leadership, People Management, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Behavioral Management, Employee Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Coaching, Rapport Building, Office Management, Productivity, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Stress and Time

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership and Team Management: Packt
  • Remote Team Management: SkillUp
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Analyze Forex, Derivatives & Risk Management: EDUCBA

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