15 Operations Management Course Programs

This course details the key role and contribution of the Operations Management function to the organization and introduces the crucial elements of effective resource management and alignment of people, systems and process to deliver the Organization’s operational strategy.

This course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of the key elements of Effective Operations Management, including: Governance, Effective Performance Reporting both from a financial and quality perspective and concludes with developing and reporting Sustainability to enhance and protect the organizational reputation.

This course contextualizes the importance of aligning the Operations Strategy to overall organizational Strategy, and details the key planning techniques employed to achieve effective resource management within Operations. It leads delegates through the key approaches to understanding and assessing key Operations deliverables, and also incorporates effective change management within Operations. This course also explores the effective allocation and management of organizational resources including: Financial, Time, and Human Resources. It expands to incorporate effective risk management and the importance of building a resilient Operations Strategy that is capable of coping with a range of changes and risks. The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

This course details the importance of understanding the external operating environment and its impacts upon Operations Strategy planning and delivery. It includes a full end-to-end Strategy Creation toolkit to enable delegates to swiftly and confidently implement their learning. You will also learn how to set meaningful, effective and realistic key performance indicators to monitor strategy delivery and progress towards strategic goals. Organizations often underestimate the optimal time horizon for key elements of Operational Strategy roll out. This course provides delegates with a structured approach to time horizon planning and also expands to incorporate Disaster Recovery Planning and Business Contingency Structures. This course covers the crucial role of communication and handover of strategy to both the wider organization and the Operations Management team tasked with delivery of the strategy. The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Operations Management is concerned with creating the products and services upon which every unit in an organisation depends. Creating these products and services is the very reason for any organisation’s existence; be it large, small, manufacturing, or service. Today, Operations Management has become challenging. Promoting the creativity which will allow organizations to respond to so many challenges is becoming the prime task of Operations Managers who have the arguable task of finding solutions to technological and environmental challenges, the pressures to be socially responsible, the increasing globalisation of markets, and the difficult- to- define areas of knowledge of management. This workshop, therefore, provides a clear, well-structured, and interesting treatment of operations management as it applies to a variety of businesses and organizations.

This course provides a streamlined introduction to the core concepts, techniques, and applications of contemporary operations management, including Relation of the production department with other areas, the company productivity, planning of the production, and production by lots point of balance, allocation and sequencing, programming for several products, industrial security and quality control.

Deepen knowledge of Logistics, Operations and quality control using, as a reference the concept of lean manufacturing (Toyotism) applied to factories and services.

This apprenticeship in leadership and management course will lead to the achievement of Level 5 Diploma for Managers. It is aimed at providing learners working in an organisation with the Leadership and management knowledge and skills required to progress in their career and on to further study. When taken as part of the Operations/Departmental Manager apprenticeship standard, the aim of this qualification is to support preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA). On completion, you may choose to register as Associate members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of Leadership & Management, to support your professional career development and progression.

The Civil Construction Excavator Operations program, spanning 40 hours, equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for secure and efficient excavator operation. From initial preparation and planning to shutdown procedures, this comprehensive training ensures proficiency. Gain the expertise needed to excel in excavator operations and enhance your construction career.

The Brewmaster program is a great opportunity to gain new knowledge and connect with the craft beer industry. Unique trips such as Yakima during hop harvest, to Rahr Malting and Labatts, are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to get behind-the-scenes insight to better illustrate classroom learning. The dedication of the faculty to this program has been a positive example to us, students. I'm learning more in this program than I could've put together in my own free time. Being at Olds is helping me realize my goals by providing me with knowledge and skills that can only lead to my success in a growing industry.

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC main campus, is a 900-hour program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of accounting. The study includes double-entry bookkeeping; methods of recording business transactions; preparation and analysis of financial statements, payroll records, and tax forms inventory methods; methods of depreciation.

The Conduct Roller Operations is a 40-hour program that covers the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a roller from the preparation and planning stage to shut down. Understanding and following work instructions, procedures and other requirements. Hazard identification and implementation of controls. Operating a roller to perform designated tasks.

The Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations is a 5-day program. Acquire essential knowledge and skills for safe backhoe operation, from planning to shutdown. Elevate your proficiency in operating this equipment securely. Enrol now to enhance your skills and master the art of efficient backhoe operation.

The Conduct telescopic materials handler operations is a 3-day program that covers the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a telehandler from the preparation and planning stage to shut down. Shifting freely suspended loads using the appropriate attachment. The program and assessment cover the theoretical and safety knowledge that underpins these activities as well as well as opportunities to practice and demonstrate all the skills and required tasks.

Demand planning and stock control will help Supply Chain Management (SCM) improve the accuracy of forecasts, ensure enough inventory levels at all times and enhance profitability by optimizing expenses.