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online certificate in operations management
Operations Management Certificate
Start your online operations management certificate
The Operations Management certificate provides you with a strategic approach to managing the performance of business planning, global sourcing and procurement, production, and logistical activities within an organization. Evaluate quality management approaches within business operations, implement project management best practices, and identify sourcing opportunities and logistical improvements that can enhance organizational efficiency.
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Courses
Browse courses for your online operations management certificate
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 18 credits
You’ll need 18 credits to complete this Operations Management Certificate online.
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Operations Management Certificate.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Affordable, fixed tuition
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That's your Tuition Guarantee.
| COA Components | Undergraduate Certificate⁴ |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees¹
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$7,056
|
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
|
$1,062
|
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Transportation
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$1,088
|
|
Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$440
|
|
Living Expenses²
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|
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Food
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$2,120
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|
Housing³
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$4,096
|
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Federal student loan fees
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$32
|
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
|
|
Disability related expenses
|
$0
|
|
Total COA
|
$15,894
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|
|
1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The figures provided are illustrative and based on 18 undergraduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with an Operations Management Certificate?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
This certificate can prepare you for:
- Production manager
- Quality assurance supervisor (QA Supervisor)
- Logistics specialist
- Supply chain specialist
Top skills learned in this program:
Operations and supply chain management
Continuous improvement process
Ready to get started?
Start your application for free or request additional information.
What you’ll learn
When you earn your Certificate in Operations Management, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Develop strategies to improve operational and logistical performance.
- Implement process improvements for business practices and operational and supply chain workflows.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for logisticians is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.1
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.