• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
Log In
Join for Free
Coursera
  • Browse
  • Operations Research

Operations Research Courses Online

Study operations research for solving complex organizational problems. Learn about optimization, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required
 *

Language
Required
 *

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required
 *

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
Graduate level learning within reach.

Level
Required
 *

Duration
Required
 *

Skills
Required
 *

Subtitles
Required
 *

Educator
Required
 *

Explore the Operations Research Course Catalog

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leading with a Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

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

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Automation, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Modeling, Cloud Computing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    255 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Clinical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Service Design, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    S

    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    271 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    AI for Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Operations Research learners also search

Operations Management
Operations Analytics
Business
Management
Business Management
Business Development
Project Management
Business Projects
1…145146147…386

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

  • Leading with a Digital Strategy: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia University
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest

Skills you can learn in Business Strategy

Modeling (25)
Market (economics) (21)
Plan (19)
Planning (16)
Strategic Management (16)
Business Model (13)
Operations Management (13)
Analytics (12)
Evaluation (12)
Project Management (11)
Supply Chain (10)
Decision-making (9)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Manage Cookie Preferences
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok