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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Inference, Probability, Variance Analysis, Estimation

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      IESE Business School

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Research Proposal: Initiating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking

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      930 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

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

      4.7
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      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
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Market Research and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Research, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Qualitative Research

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Market Research Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Persona Development, Trend Analysis, ChatGPT, Analytics, OpenAI, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, Business Operations, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Decision Making

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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Process Flow Diagrams, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Supply Chain, Customer experience improvement

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      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Operations Management: IESE Business School
    • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • GenAI for Market Research Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network
    • نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models: Alfaisal University | KLD

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