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Lean Courses

Lean courses can help you learn process improvement, waste reduction, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement techniques. You can build skills in problem-solving, team collaboration, and implementing efficient workflows. Many courses introduce tools like Kanban boards, 5S methodologies, and root cause analysis, showing how these skills can streamline operations and enhance productivity in various settings.


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Popular Lean Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, Quality Improvement, ISO 9000 Series, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Customer experience improvement, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Introduction to Six Sigma Training

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Risk Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    987 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    E

    EDUCBA

    Six Sigma Black Belt: Analyze, Improve & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Six Sigma Training: Simplilearn
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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