Professional Certificate in Operations Research for Management
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Operations Research for Management is a comprehensive course that equips learners with essential skills in data analysis, optimization, and decision-making. This course is crucial for professionals who want to advance their careers in management, consulting, or analytics roles.
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• Introduction to Operations Research: Overview, history, and applications of operations research. Basic mathematical tools and techniques.
• Linear Programming: Formulation of linear programming problems, simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis.
• Network Flows: Flow networks, maximum flow problem, transportation problem, assignment problem.
• Integer Programming: Formulation of integer programming problems, branch and bound method, cutting plane method.
• Queuing Theory: Basic queuing models, performance measures, queuing networks.
• Inventory Theory: Inventory models, single and multiple period models, stochastic inventory models.
• Decision Analysis: Decision making under uncertainty, decision trees, influence diagrams.
• Simulation: Discrete event simulation, modeling techniques, variance reduction methods.
• Optimization Techniques: Gradient methods, Newton's method, interior point methods.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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