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In today's dynamic area of management, everybody is searching for ways to set themselves apart from the competition, and certifications give them the opportunity. Certifications are available in a variety of domains, with varying coverage and specialisations, difficulty levels, costs, and opening diverse career pathways at various positions and responsibilities.

Here are some top certifications in the operations domain that can help you develop your profile:

1. Six Sigma Certification:

This is a well-known one for both operations and general management positions. It's a mentoring and training programme with a focus on Operations, Process Management, and Quality Control. The Six Sigma method can also be described as a process and performance measurement system that aims to run a business efficiently.

Certification Provider: KPMG, BSI Group, ASQ, IASSC, Udemy, Coursera

Expiration: Does not expire

Eligibility: Work experience as per belt

Without work experience

Six Sigma Yellow Belt: No prerequisites

With work experience

Six Sigma Green Belt : Candidates with at least 3 years of full-time work experience in their area of expertise are eligible.

2. APICS Supply Chain certification:

The supply chain community considers this qualification to be the benchmark around the world. The global supply chain, ERP, inventory, material management, and procurement are among the topics covered in this APICS course.

Certification Provider: APICS

Expiration: 10 years

Eligibility: Candidate’s qualification and years of work experience

No prerequisites in terms of education or experience.

APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management: The APICS CPIM certification programme equips operations management professionals and students with in-depth manufacturing and inventory management expertise and skills. Mastery of the architecture, processes, and control systems used to produce and distribute goods and services is confirmed by CPIM certification.

Work experience of at least 3 years OR bachelor’s degree OR one of the APICS certification

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional: The APICS CSCP certification programme equips operations management practitioners with the expertise and skills required by supply chain leaders in all industries. The CSCP certification programme teaches how to create an effective supply chain plan, manage supplier and consumer relationships, increase operational revenue, and enhance customer satisfaction.

3. Operations Analytics and Big Data:

In today's operations management, big data analytics is important. Operations and supply chain management is a broad area that offers a plethora of opportunities for massive amounts of data produced in real time from various sources. Such large data with the characteristics of big data can be used to obtain important and fundamental insights into operations and supply chains, allowing for more accurate and efficient decision-making.

Top courses in operations analytics:

Advance Business Analytics by NSE Academy

Google Analytics

IBM Data Science Certification: This is a beginner-level credential that shows an individual's knowledge of open source software and libraries, methodologies, Python databases, SQL, data visualisation, data processing, and machine learning.

SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Using SAS 9: The certification verifies the ability to evaluate large amounts of data using a combination of statistical and predictive modelling techniques. Machine learning and predictive modelling techniques, as well as their application to large, distributed, and in-memory data sets, should be familiar to candidates.

SAS Certified Big Data using SAS 9 : The SAS Certified Big Data Professional Using SAS 9 certification verifies the ability to prepare big data for statistical analysis using open source and SAS Data Management software.

4. Project Management Certification by PMI:

According to a study, PMP accredited practitioners receive more than their non-certified counterparts. Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a project manager should pursue this credential. It will help highlight your ability to efficiently handle tasks.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM):

The Project Management Institute's (PMI) CAPM qualification will show your ability to handle a product or service lifecycle. Since the CAPM is a generalised entry-level test, it's a good place to start if you want to add project management skills to your resume and pave the way for a career in IT or Operations management.

Certification Provider: Project Management Institute, Coursera

Expiration: Doesn’t expire

Eligibility:

- Secondary Degree (High School Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree)

- By the time you take the test, you'll have completed 23 hours of project management education. (In case of its absence, you can first take Project Management Basics course of PMI)

5. SAP Certification:

SAP stands for "systems, processes, and products," and it is a multinational software company based in Europe. Companies all over the world use the software to handle corporate processes and customer interactions in areas such as human resources, marketing, distribution, production, and supply chain.

SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Planning and Consolidation

SAP certification is widely accepted and recognised around the world. IT acknowledges a consultant's ability to comprehend and use SAP CRM software, as well as how it interacts with other SAP products such as NetWeaver. Before taking the certification test, SAP recommends that applicants have a mix of experience and preparation.

Provider : SAP Training Certification

Expiration: Doesn’t expire but you are advised to appear for the latest certifications to stay up to date.

Eligibility: Any graduate or post graduate

For other online courses in operations management, refer: Careers360 on courses for operations management

All the best!

Hi,

Here are the best colleges which offer BBA in operations management In India:

School of Business, UPES Dehradun - School of Business University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

GD Goenka School of Management, Gurgaon

United world School of Business, Ahmedabad

Manav Rachna University, Faridabad

Here is a link that you can refer for more details regarding these colleges: https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bba-in-operations-management-colleges-in-india

I hope this helped you.

PGPM BL in SOIL is a unique program which provides the students with a 1 year full time program that provides exposure to the core business problems. Students are allowed to choose from a wide range of industry related projects and volunteer to solve real life problems.

Program Fees: INR 15 Lakhs

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have a full-time graduation degree with at least 55% marks in Engineering stream or 50% marks in Non-Engineering Stream.
• They must have at least 60% in 10th and 12th or equivalent.
• The minimum work experience required is 2 years and maximum is 5years. Internships or Part Time jobs are not considered as work experience. These must be full-time jobs only.

Selection process :

• Resume/Profile evaluation
• Shortlisting basis work experience and academic profile
• STAT test to assess a candidate's Leadership Potential, Reasoning & Ideation, Relationship Building, Self-Development potential
• Interview
• Final selection/Provisional Offer

Placements:

• The college has 97% placement since last 3 years
• Highest CTC- 17.96LPA
• Average CTC- 10.79LPA
• Median CTC - 12.56 LPA
• The students are from diverse background with average work ex of 3.25 years and average age between 25-26years. 37% students are females.
• Pre MBA salary on average is 4.3LPA and the students join with experience in IT Consulting (40%), Business Development (13%), Marketing (12%) and Others (35%)

Course:

• The most important facet of the course at SOIL is the experiential Immersion program which includes:
  • Himalayan Retreat
  • Social Innovation Program
  • Theatre and Ethics
  • Self-Leadership

4 years work experience is a good time for your to take this step and make the big move by graduating from a prestigious B-School like SOIL. If you are looking for something more socially involving and where you get direct on field exposure and job opportunities closer to the root cause then this is the right place for you.

A work experience in Manufacturing and Operations definitely is a plus as you will have a lot of insights into how the function happens at the root level and thereby you can understand the course very well. Given your experience, I would suggest taking up something closer to it as it will also boost your chances of placements and give you a higher career growth plus an advantage over your peers.

If your previous work experience involved Analytics or Finance in Operations part, undoubtedly go for it. You can also choose marketing. At the end of the day, it depends on how well you can pitch the learning you have from SOIL as an add on to the previous work experience. Look at what combination will be best for you keeping in view your long term goals.

All the best

Hi,

MBA or the Master of Business Administration is a very popular and professional degree for upcoming professionals. MBA has different specialization like Human Resource, Finance, Marketing, General Management, Operations Management etc.

MBA in Finance

MBA in Finance is a 2 year post graduate degree with specialization in Finance. MBA in Finance is majorly concerned with providing with the knowledge of finances as well as accounts. MBA in Finance is suitable for the students who want to make a career Banking, Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance etc. It prepares students with financial knowledge theoretically that helps in practical usage of it later. Also MBA in Finance is a popular choice as well as options for students since very long time.

MBA in Finance (Subjects)

MBA in Finance includes various subjects that are covered over a period of two years. These subjects sometimes are different in terms of names and content as per different universities and their criteria. The subjects are Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Finance Planning, Advance Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Capital Rationing, Inventory and Cash Management etc.

Dual Specialization with Finance (Marketing or Operations)

An MBA degree with dual specialization not only builds a better resume. But, also helps in creating as well as generating more opportunities as well as options for the students pursuing it.

As far as you are concerned about which dual specialization to opt for. You can check out below mentioned points.

• Marketing - MBA including marketing consists of the study products, brands, consumer behavior etc. Marketing also helps in developing skills like communication, analytical, market as well as product understanding. Marketing not only deals with branding but also includes advertising, promotions, market research etc.

MBA with marketing can help not only in polishing your skill set. But can also help you getting a good salary or salary hike. Many professionals these days purposely opt for marketing as It hold a great value in the market. The packages offered in Marketing are attractive with great incentive options as well.

• Operations - MBA in Operations or Operations Management is majorly concerned as well as aimed at planning, creating, organizing as well as supervising organizational activities and tasks. It includes extensive research as well as knowledge for further decision making.

Operations can be best career for those who fully want to involve in the organizations working cycle in terms of all aspects. MBA including Operations as a specialization will include things like supply chain management, logistics, inventory management etc.

For your information some of the best options for specializations are -

1. Finance and Marketing
2. Marketing and Human Resource
3. Sales and Marketing
4. Marketing and Operations
5. Human Resource and Operations

These are some of the most common and best options to consider while going for or opting for dual specializations.

In my opinion you should surely do your specialization in Marketing. Though both marketing and operations are good. But the best and efficient option to choose would be Marketing. Check out below for better understanding.

Why Finance with Marketing as dual specialization option ?

Finance with Marketing is considered as the best option to select as far as you are concerned with doing a dual specialization. Choosing this as an option will help you land a good job as well as a good package. Mostly organizations prefer candidates with this particular specialization as all organizations whether big or small wants the candidate to not only increase the finances of the company or have the knowledge of it but should also be aware of marketing strategies and having that in a candidate would be a great deal for them.

Also there are various roles in Finance that includes a lot of part of marketing and having the knowledge of the same will be great.

Freshers with this dual specialization can easily land good jobs options with attractive packages that might range from 6 to 8 lakhs per annum and might increase with your experience.

Also the best MBA colleges are also providing Finance and Marketing together. Also recruiters these days prefer candidates with dual specializations as well as good knowledge of the subjects.

Finance and Marketing both go together really well and are a great combination to pursue together as dual specialization.

Thanks

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Hello aspirant,

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Hope, this information helps you.

Hello,

Below, I have listed some top companies which recruit MBA students for job offers.

• Amazon
• Apple
• Bain and Company
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• Facebook
• Microsoft
• Walt Disney

These recruiters vary from college to college. So, if you kindly provide us your college name, then it will be easy for us to tell you the recruiters as per your college.

Hope it helps.