University at Buffalo

Data-Driven Process Improvement

Peter Baumgartner
Akshay Sivadas

Instructors: Peter Baumgartner

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(214 reviews)

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Develop a plan to align operational and performance goals

  • Devise a data collection strategy and validate data integrity

  • Understand how to create current and future state process maps

  • Prioritize data gaps for root cause analysis

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module covers the business case for establishing a data strategy, including why it is important, from a strategic level, to align your operations and performance goals before you undertake implementation.

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6 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module covers best practices for collecting data.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

This module will prepare you to develop current state process maps, prioritize data gaps, and formulate future state process maps.

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5 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module provides an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Learners apply knowledge from this course to solve a business problem.

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2 videos1 peer review

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Peter Baumgartner
The State University of New York
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