Introduction to Operations Management
Introduction to Operations Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Operations Management. It is structured in 4 modules with 1 stated learning outcome, over 16h 5m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 2.9K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Operations Management courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 16h 5m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2.9K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
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Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 16h 5m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Operations Management and Process Analysis
Module 2 · Module 2: Flow Management and Lean Operations
Module 3 · Module 3: Little’s Law
Module 4 · Module 4: Quality
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 2.9K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Operations Management This |
 Coursera
|
4.5★ | Check price | 16h 5m | Quickest to finish (16h 5m) |
| Operations Management |
 Udemy
|
4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| IIMBx: Operations Management |
|
4.4★ | Free | 7 weeks | Free — certificate included |
Common questions
How much does Introduction to Operations Management cost?
Coursera does not publish a price we can read on the course page, so we do not show one. Check the fee on the provider site — we would rather say nothing than quote a number we did not collect.
Does Introduction to Operations Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Operations Management take?
Coursera lists it at 16h 5m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Operations Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Operations Management cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Operations Management and Process Analysis and going on to Module 2: Flow Management and Lean Operations, Module 3: Little’s Law, Module 4: Quality. The full outline is on this page.