Operations management teaches how organisations produce goods and services efficiently. This page lists three courses that cover process design, quality control and supply chain basics. The shortlist below includes a free Udemy option, an edX course from IIM Bangalore and a Coursera course from Wharton. Choose by cost, level or provider to match your goal.
| Attribute | Free options | Paid options |
|---|
| Price | Two courses are free: Udemy and edX | Coursera course price not published by provider |
| Certificate | Udemy and edX offer certificate (verify separately) | Coursera certificate availability not stated |
| Placement support | None listed for any course | None listed for any course |
| Duration | 7 weeks (edX) or self-paced (Udemy) | 16h 5m (Coursera) |
| Stage | What you learn | Course from the list that fits |
|---|
| Beginner | Process mapping, quality control, supply chain basics | Operations Management (Udemy) |
| Intermediate | Data-driven process improvement | Not enough data |
| Advanced | Strategic operations design | Not enough data |
| Provider | Courses offered | Price range | Certify |
|---|
| Udemy | 1 | Free | Yes |
| edX | 1 | Free | Yes |
| Coursera | 1 | Not published by provider | Yes |
- What is operations management? It is the administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organisation.
- Can I learn operations management for free? Yes — Udemy and edX both list free courses.
- Does the Coursera course give a certificate? Yes, the course lists a certificate.
- How long does the edX course take? 7 weeks.
- Is the Udemy course self-paced? Yes, it is self-paced.
- Do any of these courses offer placement support? No, placement support is not listed for any course.
Udemy
Coursera