• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Operations Research

    Operations Research Courses Online

    Study operations research for solving complex organizational problems. Learn about optimization, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Operations Research Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Qualitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      462 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      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

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Operations Management, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      G

      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Español

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Automation, Data Processing, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      G

      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Français

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Deployment, Machine Learning, Automation, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Quantitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      340 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      G

      Google Cloud

      Modern Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, DevOps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, 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, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management, Process Control, Program Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Operations Research learners also search

    Operations Management
    Operations Analytics
    Business
    Management
    Business Management
    Business Development
    Project Management
    Business Projects
    1…567…377

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

    • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania
    • نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Español: Google Cloud
    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started - Français: Google Cloud
    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
    • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud

    Skills you can learn in Business Strategy

    Modeling (25)
    Market (economics) (21)
    Plan (19)
    Planning (16)
    Strategic Management (16)
    Business Model (13)
    Operations Management (13)
    Analytics (12)
    Evaluation (12)
    Project Management (11)
    Supply Chain (10)
    Decision-making (9)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok