Course Acad ID: ACAD0744
Operations Management Fundamentals Training in Ireland

The program focuses on managing processes, people, resources, and performance from a business execution perspective rather than operational theory.

Overview

This training provides a practical foundation in operations management for business professionals responsible for delivering products or services efficiently and consistently. The program focuses on managing processes, people, resources, and performance from a business execution perspective rather than operational theory. Participants learn how effective operations management supports strategy, customer satisfaction, cost control, and organizational performance through real workplace scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles, workflow management techniques, and operational efficiency practices of Operations Management for  effective organizational performance.
• Set up and apply operations management frameworks, resource planning methods, process improvement strategies, and workflow  coordination practices for business effectiveness.
• Design operational workflows, performance management systems, productivity improvement plans, and process optimization  approaches using operations management best practices.
• Implement resource allocation, workflow monitoring, quality management, team coordination, and operational reporting workflows  effectively.
• Evaluate, refine, and optimize operational performance, process efficiency, and resource utilization for productivity, reliability, and  organizational growth.
• Build strategic, analytical, and results-driven operations management capabilities using industry best practices.

Duration & Delivery Mode

14 hours

We serve:
Target Audience

• Operations managers and team leaders
• Supervisors and process owners
• Business managers overseeing service or delivery functions
• HR, finance, supply chain, and administrative professionals
• Entrepreneurs and professionals managing day-to-day operations

Pre-requisites

• Basic understanding of organizational workflows and business functions
• Experience in operations, administration, or team coordination is helpful but not mandatory
• No technical, engineering, or quantitative background required

Skillset Achieved

• Clear understanding of core operations management principles
• Ability to manage processes for efficiency and consistency
• Improved coordination of people, resources, and workflows
• Practical decision-making skills for operational challenges
• Stronger accountability and performance-focused mindset

Course Outcome

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage business operations more effectively, improve process efficiency and consistency, support operational performance goals, and contribute to reliable and customer-focused service delivery.

Course Outline

Foundations of Operations Management
• Introduction to Operations Management
◦ What operations management means in a business context
◦ Role of operations in delivering organizational value
◦ Link between operations, strategy, and customer satisfaction

• Process Design and Workflow Management
◦ Understanding end-to-end business processes
◦ Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
◦ Improving workflows using practical business examples

• People and Resource Management
◦ Managing teams in operational environments
◦ Resource planning and utilization
◦ Aligning people capabilities with operational needs

• Quality and Consistency in Operations
◦ Importance of quality in service and delivery
◦ Reducing errors and rework
◦ Building consistency through standard practices

Managing Performance and Continuous Improvement
• Operational Planning and Execution
◦ Translating plans into daily operational actions
◦ Managing priorities, schedules, and workloads
◦ Handling operational disruptions effectively

• Performance Measurement and Control
◦ Using operational metrics and indicators
◦ Monitoring productivity, quality, and efficiency
◦ Using performance data for better decisions

• Operational Risk and Problem Management
◦ Identifying common operational risks
◦ Responding to issues and failures
◦ Escalation, accountability, and corrective actions

• Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
◦ Building a culture of improvement
◦ Learning from feedback and performance gaps
◦ Sustaining operational effectiveness over time

Assessment Topics

• Operations Management Fundamentals & Operational Principles
• Workflow Management, Resource Allocation & Process Coordination
• Productivity Improvement, Quality Management & Performance Monitoring
• Operational Reporting, Team Collaboration & Process Optimization
• Evaluation, Reflection & Operations Improvement
• End-to-End Operations Management Development Project

Evaluation

Participants will be evaluated through operations-focused case study discussions, scenario-based problem-solving exercises, role-play simulations related to operational decision-making, and short quizzes assessing practical understanding of operations management concepts.

Course Materials

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in Operations Management Fundamentals Training, validating their expertise in managing business operations, improving process efficiency, and supporting consistent and high-quality service delivery.

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