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Operations Research Courses

Operations Research courses can help you learn optimization techniques, simulation modeling, decision analysis, and linear programming. You can build skills in data analysis, resource allocation, and risk assessment to improve efficiency in various sectors. Many courses introduce tools like Excel Solver, MATLAB, and Python libraries that facilitate complex problem-solving and data visualization, enabling you to apply these skills in practical work such as supply chain management, logistics, and production planning.

Popular Operations Research Courses and Certifications


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    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operations, Revenue Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement, Operational Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Organizational Strategy, Service Management, Service Level

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Business Research, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Planning And Design, Prompt Patterns, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Probability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operations, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000 Series, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
  • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
  • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr: Google Cloud
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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