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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Technical Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Market Analysis, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, CI/CD, Issue Tracking, Request for Proposal, Project Risk Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Usability Testing, Engineering Management, Electronic Hardware, System Monitoring, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Code Review, Program Development, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Project Coordination, Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Business Analysis, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Risk Management, Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communication, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Case Studies, Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Business, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Geographic Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks