Map of Operations Research
Paths

Learning Paths through OR

Curated routes through OR — each a sequence of topics with difficulty markers and suggested resources. Pick the one that matches your goal and background.

Students and self-learners new to OR.

Beginner OR Path

Your first map of the territory.

  1. 01

    What is Operations Research?

    Foundations

    Variables, objectives, constraints, uncertainty — the OR vocabulary.

  2. 02

    Modeling Decisions

    Foundations

    Translate small real problems into mathematical models.

  3. 03

    Linear Programming

    Foundations

    Solve LPs, read shadow prices, run sensitivity analysis.

  4. 04

    Network Optimization

    Intermediate

    Shortest paths, flows, assignment, matching.

  5. 05

    Probability & Statistics for OR

    Foundations

    Distributions, estimation, and input analysis for uncertain decisions.

  6. 06

    Simulation Basics

    Intermediate

    Monte Carlo and discrete-event modeling fundamentals.

  7. 07

    Software Tools

    Applied

    Spreadsheets, Python (Pyomo, PuLP), and OR-Tools.