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    Learn Lean principles for process improvement and efficiency. Understand how to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and enhance productivity.

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    • Status: New
      New

      Board Infinity

      Agile Excellence with Scrum: Planning, CI, Backlog Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Release Management, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Delivery, Process Improvement, Continuous Deployment, Project Estimation, Estimation, Stakeholder Management, DevOps, Agile Project Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Management: Data Science and Agile Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, DevOps, Lean Methodologies, Analytics, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Product Management, Data Management, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Data Science, Product Development, Innovation, Product Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Board Infinity

      Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Jenkins, Continuous Deployment, Agile Software Development, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Testing, Integration Testing, Application Security, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Concrete Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Construction Management, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Manufacturing Operations, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Standards, Process Control, Waste Minimization, Engineering Practices

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Interests of the average Facebook User

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Business Management, Business Transformation, Plan Execution, Emerging Technologies, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Predictive Analytics

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making, Safety Training, Teamwork, Reliability, Health Care, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, ISO 9000 Series, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, Process Capability, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Lean Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Coursera Project Network

      Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New

      Board Infinity

      Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, CI/CD, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology, Continuous Delivery, Process Improvement, Team Building, Test Automation, Agile Project Management, Jenkins, Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, DevOps, Agile Product Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Board Infinity

      Jira Align Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Jira (Software), Scaled Agile Framework, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Release Management, Performance Measurement, User Story, Agile Methodology, Dashboard, Business Transformation, Technical Management, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Mejora tu negocio con Inteligencia Artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Predictive Analytics, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Virtual Environment, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular lean courses

    • Agile Excellence with Scrum: Planning, CI, Backlog Mastery: Board Infinity
    • Product Management: Data Science and Agile Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development : Board Infinity
    • Mastering Concrete Techniques: L&T EduTech
    • Interests of the average Facebook User: Coursera Project Network
    • Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity
    • Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics: Coursera Project Network
    • Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight: Board Infinity

    Frequently Asked Questions about Lean

    Lean is a project management methodology that emphasizes rapid iteration in the product development process and the elimination of waste. This systematic approach to business is rooted in the lean manufacturing techniques developed at Toyota in post-war Japan, and the“Toyota Production System” was critically important in enabling the efficiency gains that transformed that company into one of the world’s largest automakers.

    This philosophy has since been adapted to the needs of companies all over the world and across a wide range of industries. In manufacturing, the “Six Sigma” approach has emerged to apply a lean approach to process improvement, seeking to use statistics and data analysis to minimize variation in output to six standard deviations (or sigmas) from the control. And in software development, agile methods use lean-derived approaches like “just enough” planning to quickly prototype and bring products to market that meet user needs.‎

    Because lean methods have been harnessed by many industries seeking to improve their efficiency and gain a competitive advantage, a background in this methodology can be a gateway to a wide range of careers. Industries that employ lean and lean Six Sigma include manufacturing, construction, mining, design, and agriculture, and typical roles using these skills are found in project management, operations management, and supply chain management.

    A background in lean and “lean agile” development is also an asset to career paths in tech. Because lean and agile methodologies seek to empower individual team members to make decisions in the product development cycle, it is as important for software developers to be familiar with these processes as it is for product managers. And, with a median annual salary of $107,510 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developers today are often paid as much as management roles in other industries.‎

    Certainly. Whether you want to apply lean methods to supply chain management or mobile app development, Coursera can give you the opportunity to learn online with a flexible schedule and lower costs than on-campus students. For example, you can learn Six Sigma methodology through a multiple course Specialization through the University of Georgia, or lean software development through the University of Minnesota. You can also learn about lean from leading companies like Atlassian and Boston Consulting Group.‎

    Before starting to learn Lean, you may find it helpful to have experience with using traditional software development processes, although this is not required. Introductory knowledge of agile methods would also be helpful. When you're starting to learn Lean Six Sigma, you'll find it helpful to have previous or current experience working on a team or applying a team effort to solving a problem, creating a project, or similar experience.‎

    If you are an individual or business in the software development industry and apply a team effort to developing software or any other projects, learning Lean may be right for you. Lean brings a streamlined approach to development and is designed to allow for less delivery time and more functionality. It eliminates activities that are unnecessary, thus saving time and money. It also teaches leaders how to empower team members to make decisions, which often boosts morale. If this sounds like it would be helpful to you, learning Lean is probably right for you.‎

    Topics related to Lean that you can study include time-management skills, cultural diversity, gender bias, customer satisfaction, building team morale, and goal-setting. You can also study any topics in software development, including programming languages and coding. Learning about communication skills, conflict resolution, work-life balance, marketing, agile principles, and Kanban are also topics you can pursue that are related to Lean.‎

    Software engineers and developers with a background in Lean may find work in a variety of settings and industries, including manufacturing firms, human resources and payment processing companies, insurance providers, and financial services companies. Places that hire people with a background in Lean Six Sigma to help with recruiting, training, or leading teams effectively are also varied and may include transportation companies, consulting firms, technologies corporations, manufacturing companies, and a lot more.‎

    Online Lean courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Lean skills. Choose from a wide range of Lean courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Lean, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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