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Develop the skills to navigate the operational challenges that exist in an evolving economy.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution – or Industry 4.0 – presents the opportunity for organisations to reconfigure their operations. Along with the rapid evolution of digital technologies and manufacturing processes, changing consumer preferences, and other developments such as a global move towards sustainability are supercharging business transformation. This ever-changing environment demands that companies run their operations as efficiently and effectively as possible. Sound operations management ensures that resources are used intelligently to maximise efficiency, profit, productivity, and success.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Operations Management online short course will help you develop competencies in production, capacity, supply chain, and quality management. Discover the 10 key principles of effective operations management and learn how to improve planning, manage the production scheduling process, and use forecasting techniques to solve demand-related issues. Ultimately, you’ll formulate a sound operations strategy using lean thinking and leave the course with the ability to make informed management decisions to drive your company forward.
This course is ideally suited to those currently employed in a business’s production or operations function, and those looking to launch a career in operations management. Professionals already working in this field will improve their ability to effect change in their organisations and boost performance in their current roles. In addition, individuals looking to move into an operations role will acquire transferable skills that could open up new opportunities across various industries.
Learn to improve your organisation’s core operational capabilities as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.
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
Acquire proficiency in the fundamentals of operations management and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
The number of new positions projected to open up for general and operations managers in the lead-up to 2029.
Business Insider (Apr, 2021).
The yearly amount the automotive industry could save if it integrates end-to-end supply chain planning and synchronisation.
McKinsey (Jul, 2021).
GetSmarter, an edX partner, delivers career-relevant, fully supported, and expert-led online courses from the world's leading universities and institutions. As an online learning expert with over 15 years' experience, GetSmarter leverages long-standing expertise in market research, data analysis, and business insights to ensure that you gain the skills critical to career growth.