Operational Effectiveness

Program Information

Degree Type
12-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code
40-196-CR

Time to Degree
Less than 1 year

Start Date
August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Hybrid
Evening

Examine operational and risk management, employee development and continuous improvement, and explore how these elements can work together to improve operational performance. This certificate is designed for front and mid-level leaders looking to effectively optimize their organization’s use of resources and create better products and services.

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

Financial Aid

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

Program Courses

Business, Management and Finance Programs

What Makes This Program Unique

This program focuses on both risk management and operation management principles. Risk management is often overlooked in the quest for operational effectiveness.
Explore how employee development plays an integral role in optimizing an organization’s performance.
Each course takes on a different angle, encouraging students to think more holistically about operational effectiveness.

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More Credit Opportunities

Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

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You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.

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