Operational Management Approaches and Models

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This operational management training course begins with the definition of operational management and goes on to describe how operational management is a multi-disciplinary field that focuses on an organisation's operations in order to produce a quality product or service and that the successful interaction of teams is essential to a successful business.
Course Level: Introductory Course
Duration: 1 Hour
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
The operational risk management training course course briefly describes ten management theories which underpin successful operational management and then reviews each one in more detail. These include: The Principles of Lean, Six Sigma, Systems theory and many more.
The responsibilities and key functions of operational management are discussed as a multi-disciplinary function covering HR, assets and costs.
We review the skills of an operational manager, focusing on the six most important ones and the important role of decision making. A framework for operational management is suggested for consideration and three different types of planning are described.
Finally, we review evaluating business performance and the role of policies, procedures and processes.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will:
- Understand operational management approaches and models
- Be able to analyse the key components of operational management models including:
- Inputs
- Transformation processes
- Outputs
Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Virtual College certificate which you will be able to download and print immediately on completion.
Duration
This course will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, depending on learning speed.
Target Audience
This module is aimed at business leaders and professionals.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
What you'll learn
- Understand operational management approaches and models
- Analyse operational management: inputs, processes, outputs.
Suitable for
- Business Leaders
- Business Professional
Certification

Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
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