Certificate in Operations Research

The exam includes 60 multiple‑choice questions and 5 scenario‑based case studies. You have 90 minutes to complete it.

Professionals and students who model or improve operations, including analysts, engineers, planners, and consultants.

A foundational understanding of algebra, basic calculus, and spreadsheet tools is sufficient; detailed OR experience is not mandatory.

Review OR textbooks, practice formulating models, use solver software for sample problems, and work through case studies in each domain.

A minimum score of 70% overall is required to earn certification.

Yes. You may retake the exam after a 14‑day waiting period.

Certification remains valid for three years. Renewal requires passing a brief refresher assessment.

You need a scientific calculator and access to a spreadsheet program with solver capabilities.

Yes. Scenario‑based case studies test your ability to build and solve models for routing, scheduling, inventory, and decision analysis.

It validates your quantitative problem‑solving skills, enhancing your credibility for roles in operations, logistics, consulting, and analytics.