Operations Management
Type: Self-Paced
Cost: $2,550
Duration: 34 hours
Location: Online
Learn to Build High-Performing, Efficient Operations
Designed to accelerate your career, this comprehensive program combines four key courses that equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. You’ll gain valuable insights into logistics information systems, financial considerations, and emerging technologies. From optimizing logistics and inventory to mastering supply chain dynamics, you’ll explore how supply chains and demand management work together to drive operational excellence.
Embrace Lean methodologies, total quality management, and Six Sigma to elevate operational efficiency. Explore strategic sourcing, ethical standards, and sustainable procurement to confidently navigate emerging trends and technologies.
Required Courses For Certificate
Courses can be taken individually and in any order unless specified. To earn the certificate, you must complete all required courses with a grade of C/pass or higher.
Why take this program?
Upon successfully completing this program, you will be able to:
- Create a digital marketing strategy crucial to meeting the marketing
- Develop a clear understanding of logistics information management systems, their components, functions, and impact on performance.
- Build skills in financial analysis for operations management, including cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Explore the principles and practices of inventory management, including inventory control methods, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization strategies.
- Master the intricacies of supply chain dynamics, including supplier relationship management, demand-supply synchronization, and supply chain risk mitigation.
- Gain expertise in applying Lean, total quality management, and Six Sigma to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Program benefits
An operations management certificate prepares professionals to manage complex operational processes. The program covers logistics, supply chain dynamics, procurement strategies, and performance optimization.
Graduates will be skilled in applying Lean, Six Sigma, and total quality management to boost efficiency and productivity. They’ll also be able to integrate new technologies and sustainable practices, driving organizational success and resilience in a competitive market.
Types of positions in operational management
- Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Production Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Project Manager
Career Insights for Operations Managers
Operations managers oversee daily activities, optimize resources, and improve efficiency. They identify inefficiencies, analyze workflows, and implement data-driven solutions to boost productivity. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing risks, and tracking key metrics. The median annual salary for operations managers is $116,781.
Source: Indeed, 2025
Have a question about this program?
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Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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