Operations Research

Operations Research is a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. Coursera's Operations Research catalogue teaches you about the process of using mathematical models, statistics, and algorithms to aid in decision-making for complex real-world problems. You'll learn everything from formulating linear programming problems, applying dynamic programming, understanding queuing theory, to mastering the intricacies of network models. Furthermore, you'll gain knowledge on the application of these techniques in various sectors such as logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, and service operations, aiding you in optimizing resources and making informed business decisions.
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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Predictive Analytics

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    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies, Applied Machine Learning

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Service Level, Forecasting, Customer Service, Cost Management, Operations Research, Statistical Methods

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    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Operations Research, NumPy, Demand Planning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    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

  • Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Engineering Management, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Prototyping, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Feasibility Studies, Financial Statements, Environmental Management Systems, Asset Management, Project Risk Management, Operations Research, Project Management Software, Team Management

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

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    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

  • Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Sales Territory Management, Marketing Management, Dashboard, Random Forest Algorithm, Operations Research, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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