Why Study Operations Management?
The field of operations management encompasses a broad and diverse range of interconnected responsibilities. Ultimately, it is the job of the operations manager to ensure the business achieves all performance and financial objectives, through the strategic deployment and utilisation of all available resources. From technology to materials to manpower, the operations manager ensures a everything is put to good use. Operations management personnel also play a key role in quality control, succession planning and building an ethical workplace culture. The skills, knowledge and experience of talented operations managers are always in short supply, paving the way for successful careers and lifelong job security. Whether looking to climb the leadership ladder with your current employer or simply run your own business more effectively, this endorsed Level 7 Diploma in Operations Management comes highly recommended.
Our highest-level Operations Management Diploma covers an extensive range of essential topics and knowledge areas, beginning with the basics and moving on to more advanced topics. Each of the 20 self-paced modules concludes with an online assessment in multiple choice format:
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Module 1 - What is Operations Management?
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Module 2 - Process Management
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Module 3 - Supply Chain Management
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Module 4 - Planning & Sourcing Operations
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Module 5 - Talent Management
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Module 6 - Procurement Operations
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Module 7 - Manufacturing & Delivery Operations
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Module 8 - Succession Planning
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Module 9 - Project Management
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Module 10 - Quality Management
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Module 11 - Creative Thinking and Innovation
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Module 12 - Communication Skills
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Module 13 - Negotiation Techniques
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Module 14 - Change Management
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Module 15 - Administrative Skills
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Module 16 - Conflict Management
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Module 17 - Stress Management
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Module 18- Business Ethics for the Office
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Module 19 - Business Etiquette
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Module 20 - Risk Management
OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included.
Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate
Hard copy certificate - £85
Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.
To become an experienced operations manager is to gain access to an enviable job market, populated exclusively with high-profile leadership roles. Operations managers have the option of working towards the position of COO - a high-ranking executive who answers directly to the CEO. Others set their sights on more specialist roles within an organisation, such as materials management, purchasing management, project management or procurement. Typical salaries start from around £35,000 or more, with no upper-limits for senior operations management personnel.
Who Should Take This Course?
Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to support the ongoing professional development of ambitious candidates from all backgrounds. This advanced Diploma in Operations Management may prove of particular interest to the following applicants:
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Candidates pursuing leadership-level promotion opportunities at work
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Newcomers looking to fast-track their progression up the ranks
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Experienced operations management personnel working on their skills
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Senior managers, executives and decisionmakers at all levels
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Business owners and anybody considering starting their own business
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Jobseekers looking to add serious weight to their CVs
Sign up online and start your advanced Operations Management Diploma today, or contact our admissions team anytime if you have any questions.