On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to apply lean thinking to strategic operational planning and processes. The knowledge to improve overall efficiency, quality, and waste management. An understanding of business operation risk and how to avoid it. The confidence to pursue or grow your career, with a certificate of completion from UCT in hand. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
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<ul><li><strong>Curriculum:</strong> Build deep expertise in managing processes and capacity, financials, production, inventory, and more.</li><li><strong>Fully Online:</strong> Includes interactive videos, module notes, assignments, quizzes, and more.</li><li><strong>Faculty:</strong> Learn from industry experts. Get 1:1 support. Receive a dedicated Success Advisor and access to discussion forums.</li></ul>
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to apply lean thinking to strategic operational planning and processes. The knowledge to improve overall efficiency, quality, and waste management. An understanding of business operation risk and how to avoid it. The confidence to pursue or grow your career, with a certificate of completion from UCT in hand. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to apply lean thinking to strategic operational planning and processes. The knowledge to improve overall efficiency, quality, and waste management. An understanding of business operation risk and how to avoid it. The confidence to pursue or grow your career, with a certificate of completion from UCT in hand. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Introduction to operations management
- Module 2: Managing and measuring processes
- Module 3: Managing capacity and people
- Module 4: Financial analysis and forecast strategy
- Module 5: Production planning and scheduling
- Module 6: Inventory and waste management
- Module 7: Quality management
- Module 8: Operational risk management strategy
Taught by
Jacques Rousseau