Operations Management

Operations Management is a business function that is key to ensuring the efficient and effective production of goods and services. Coursera's Operations Management catalogue equips you with the key principles and practices involved in managing operations within an organization. You'll learn about process analysis, inventory management, quality assurance, and supply chain management. In addition, you'll gain understanding on how to design and manage effective operational strategies, improve productivity, and create value in business operations. This skill set is invaluable for managers, business leaders, and those aspiring to optimize and streamline business operations.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization, Service Level, Resource Utilization, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Customer Demand Planning, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Operations Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    5.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Status: Preview

    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Resource Allocation, Customer experience improvement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Planning, Operations, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Inventory Management System, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Program Management

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Return On Investment, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Human Capital, Go To Market Strategy, Process Analysis, Branding, Process Management, People Management, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    26K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Materials Management, Financial Statements, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Transportation Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Cash Flows, Warehouse Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    565 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Process Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Logistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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