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Operations Management

Online short course

Next start date

8 weeks of online weekly modules

8–10 hours of self-paced learning per week

Earn a digital certificate from UCT

Multiple payment options available

This course is for you if you want to:

Develop a lean thinking approach

Reduce waste in all operations to optimise production, prioritise customers, and streamline your business processes.

Find a new career path

Unlock opportunities in the operations industry with access to cutting-edge concepts, strategies, and faculty insights.

Evolve with the marketplace

Anticipate and solve operational challenges that exist in a continuously evolving business world.

Validate your knowledge

Earn a certificate of completion from UCT and receive 24/7 support throughout your learning journey.

Register in three easy steps

1

Review selection and pricing

You'll be taken to your cart on GetSmarter, UCT's online education partner.

2

Create an account

Create a student profile on GetSmarter, then add your billing details.

3

Complete registration

Choose your preferred payment option to register and pay for the course.

“Operations leaders remain under pressure to deliver outstanding results. It’s important to remember that simply driving efficiency and reducing costs aren’t everything. Environmental sustainability, human resources development, and digital transformation are also key. Bottom line: To create a truly resilient organisation, it’s critical to fully align technology with people and processes.”

–– Jan B. | Senior Director, IDC

Choose a flexible payment plan

We offer accessible financing options so that nothing stands in the way of your success.

Payment options


Pay in full before course starts


Split payment plan

You may opt for a three-part payment plan, with the first installment due prior to the course start date.


Get sponsored by your employer

Of our past students, 37 per cent of our students have received employer assistance, and you can too. All you need to register is your sponsor’s name, email, and billing address. They’ll receive an email with instructions.


Need help asking your boss? Check out our guide here.

Need help? Contact us

An Enrolment Specialist can answer any questions you have about the course, learning outcomes, and payment options.

Phone: +27 21 100 6781

Email: uctonline@getsmarter.com

How you’ll learn

Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

Work through your downloadable and online instructional material.

Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through weekly class-wide forums and reviewed small group discussions.

Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including video lectures, infographics, live polls, and more.

Investigate rich, real-world case studies.

Technical requirements

In order to complete this course, you’ll need a current email account and access to a computer and the internet, as well as a PDF Reader. You may need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and read and create documents in Microsoft Word or Excel.

We recommend that you use Google Chrome as your internet browser when accessing the Online Campus. Although this is not a requirement, we have found that this browser performs best for ease of access to course material.

Certain courses may require additional software and resources. These additional software and resource requirements will be communicated to you upon registration and/or at the beginning of the course. Please note that Google, Vimeo, and YouTube may be used in our course delivery, and if these services are blocked in your jurisdiction, you may have difficulty in accessing course content. Please check with an Enrolment Specialist before registering for this course if you have any concerns about this affecting your experience with the Online Campus.

Your success team

GetSmarter, with whom UCT is collaborating to deliver this online course, provides a personalised approach to online education that ensures you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

Head Tutor

A subject expert who will guide you through content-related challenges.

Success Advisor

Your one-on-one support available during university hours (8am–5pm SAST) to resolve technical and administrative challenges.

Global success team

Available 24/7 to solve your tech-related and administrative queries and concerns.

Why GetSmarter?

Since 2007, UCT has partnered with digital learning experts GetSmarter to take its renowned education online. This move is driven by UCT’s goal to broaden access to the research and information developed at Africa’s leading university, and make it available to those previously excluded due to geographical constraints. UCT’s scope extends to all areas of sub-Saharan Africa, providing both the institution and its future students with opportunities for further growth.

GetSmarter delivers online education from world-leading universities and institutions to transform the lives of thousands of students across the globe. GetSmarter’s online certificate courses are designed to advance your career and fit in with your busy lifestyle. Each course is expert-led, fully supported and community-based, helping you build career-critical skills. GetSmarter is owned by 2U.

Founded in 1829, UCT has a proud tradition of academic excellence and effecting social change and development through its pioneering scholarship, faculty, and students. UCT’s reputation for excellence is underpinned by its distinctive research, led by its distinguished faculty, many of whom are leaders in their field.