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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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Business Mathematics, Network Model, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Business Operations, Applied Mathematics, Operations Management, Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Project Design, Machine Learning, Program Implementation, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    710 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    568 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    157 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    93 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Project Design, Data Visualization, Presentations, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Business Analytics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    375 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Applied Mathematics, Encryption, Python Programming, Combinatorics, Advanced Mathematics, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Design Strategies

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    869 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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